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List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation
Ephesians 2:8-9
Cite a verse that shows the Bible emphatically declares that all human beings are sinners.
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Can human beings save themselves?
No. Ephesians 2:8-9
Does God excuse our sins? Explain
No, he inflicted the whole penalty of our sins onto the man Jesus
What is soteriology?
The study of salvation.
Define salvation
Being saved from the effects and penalty of sin.
What is the result of sin or it’s penalty according to scripture?
Death
What does saving Faith include?
Works
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by?
Humanities sin, the holiness of God, and God’s law requiring death for sin
From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
Past, present, and future.
What is the relationship between past, present and future salvation?
Future salvation will only come to those who have experienced sin in the past.
Can we forfeit our present salvation, and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
Yes. By a voluntary return to sin and unbelief.
The link between past and future salvation is what?
A continuance in present salvation.
“Whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life “ (John 3:16) in this last verse, “beleiveth” is in the present tense, implying what?
The one that continues to beleive
How do you obtain eternal salvation?
By finding present salvation, now in this life.
How does Jesus say one must enter the kingdom of God?
You must be born again
What is the Kingdom of God?
The sovereign rule of God in the universe
What aspects does the kingdom of God have?
We’re in the kingdom of God now, and when the last will be destroyed that will usher in the final reign of God
In the present tense, the kingdom of God is what?
The rule of God, in our hearts
The kingdom of God also has a future aspect, which is what?
The complete destruction of all opposition
Looking at Christ’s words in John 3 we find that one must be what to be a part of the kingdom of God?
You must be born again
What two components make up being born again?
Water and spirit
In John three isn’t “water”, referring to natural birth? why or why not?
No, because it is part of a borne again experience. And it is a condition that has not been met by your natural birth.
What does the “wind” refer to in John three?
The voice of the spirit
What does the word “sound” refer to in John three?
Tongues or the voice of the spirit
In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?
How to be saved
The question, “how can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question?
How can I enter into the kingdom of God?
Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?
A crystalgical confession
Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?
Endorsed by the other apostles
When the people ask Peter and the rest of the apostles “men and brother and what shall we do” 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 they’re question simply meant…
What must we do to be saved?
If we have genuine faith in Christ, what will we do?
Repent of your sins, get baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?
Having faith in Jesus, obey acts 2:38, and continuing to live by faith.
