List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”.
Cite a verse which shows the Bible emphatically declares that all human beings are sinners.
Romans 3:23
” For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”.
Can humans save themselves? List a scripture for your answer.
No. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast”.
Does God excuse our sins? Explain.
No. He has inflicted the penalty for those sins on the innocent man Christ.
Where is God’s revelation about existence found?
The Bible.
What is Soteriology?
The study of the doctrine of salvation.
Define salvation?
Deliverance from the power and effects of sin.
What is the result of sin or its penalty according to Scripture?
Death.
What does saving faith include?
Obedience.
What is the answer that Peter gave, with the support of all the apostles on how to be saved?
Acts 2:38
Where does salvation come from?
Faith in Jesus.
If we cannot earn salvation through works then what is it?
A free gift.
What is not sufficient for remitting sins?
The death of animals, nor can an ordinary man become the substitutionary sacrifice for another.
God manifested Himself in flesh through the man Jesus Christ in order to provide what?
A suitable substitute.
Christ’s death became a propitiation or an atonement which means?
The holiness by which God can pardon sins without violating His holiness and justice.
The Lord’s Statement to Nicodemus in John 3 : What can’t one see without being born again?
God’s Kingdom.
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by?
- The sinfulness of man
- The holiness of God
- God’s law requiring death as the punishment for sin.
From the Bible, it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
- Past
- Present
- Future
What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?
Future salvation will come only to those who have experienced past and present salvation in this life.
Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
We can forfeit our present salvation and future salvation by a voluntary return to sin and unbelief.
The link between past and future salvation is what?
The link is continuance in present salvation.
“Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). In this last verse, “believeth” is in the present tense, implying what?
Continued present belief is necessary.
How do we obtain eternal salvation?
The way to obtain eternal salvation is to find present salvation from sin in this life.
How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?
John 3:3-5, Born again of the water and of the spirit.
What is the kingdom of God?
Expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe.
What aspects does the kingdom of God have?
Has both present and future aspects.
In the present tense, the kingdom of God is what?
The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of men.
The kingdom of God also has a future aspect which is what?
One day God will destroy all opposition to His rule.
Looking at Christ’s words in John 3 we find that one must be what to be apart of the kingdom of God?
Born of the water and the Spirit.
What 2 components make up being born again?
Water and Spirit.
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
No. There are conditions that have not been met yet.
What does the “wind” refer to in Jn. 3?
Spirit.
What does the word “sound” refer to in Jn. 3?
Voice.
In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?
Saved.
The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question?
How can I enter the Kingdom of God?
The answer of Jesus Himself is to be saved is what?
Born again of water and spirit.
Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?
Had the support of all of the apostles.
When the people asked Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) the context shows, they were asking?
How can we be saved?
The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ, so their question simply meant?
What must we do to be saved?
In our search for a biblical answer to the question of how to be saved, we must attach great significance to this verse, why?
It is a plain, simple, unambiguous answer to a direct inquiry.
What was Paul’s Answer to the Philippian Jailer when he asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house.
Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The jailer was a Gentile and did not know very much about God.
What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?
They did not stop with the general statement but preached the Word of the Lord with specificity.
The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?
Doesn’t mean merely mental assent but asserts absolute reliance and adherence.
The biblical definition of belief includes?
Acceptance of God’s Word and obedience to it,
Comparison of the 3 Answers: The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?
Since the Bible is inspired, infallible Word of God, we know it does not contradict itself.
When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus He was not answering a direct question about what?
Salvation.
The situation on the Day of Pentecost was different in that Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about?
Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about salvation.
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas confronted a man who knew little if anything about God. So, they did what?
They answered in a simple, general way that would be understandable and reassuring.
We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation requires that we…
Repentance and faith will lead to water and baptism in the name of Jesus(birth of water) and to the baptism of the Spirit ( birth of the Spirit).
If we have genuine faith in Christ we will…
We will repent of sin, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy Christian life by faith.
How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?
Faith.