| Bible Study "The Response of Faith" |
The Bible claims we are saved by God’s grace received by faith in Jesus Christ. This cuts
across the grain of the way most of us think. We think we have to earn God’s favor.
The Bible teaches that a relationship with God is a gift given to those who simply repent
and believe.
1. Circle the keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is
the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 (NIV)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1 (NIV)
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your
household." Acts 16:31 (NIV)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me. John 14:6 (NIV)
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men
by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
2. What do the above passages tell us about:
3. Memorize ***Ephesians 2:8,9***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding Salvation will help you to grow and learn
more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
Repentance:
1. According to Mark 1:15 what two things does Jesus tell his listeners to do?
2. What does it mean to repent?
3. What does it mean to believe in the good news?
4. In Acts 2:38 what two big benefits come from repentance?
5. Read Luke 15:11-32. What leads the prodigal son to repentance?
6. What is the Father’s attitude toward his returning son?
Good Works:
1. According to Ephesians 2:1-10 why can’t our good works save us?
2. What part do good works play in our relationship with God?
3. According to John 15:5 what is our part in good works?
4. What does Jesus mean when he says, “If a man remains in me and I in him, he will
bear much fruit”?
5. How do we remain in Christ?
across the grain of the way most of us think. We think we have to earn God’s favor.
The Bible teaches that a relationship with God is a gift given to those who simply repent
and believe.
1. Circle the keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is
the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 (NIV)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1 (NIV)
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your
household." Acts 16:31 (NIV)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me. John 14:6 (NIV)
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men
by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV)
2. What do the above passages tell us about:
- God’s grace
God’s love
Belief in Jesus
The exclusivity of Jesus
3. Memorize ***Ephesians 2:8,9***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding Salvation will help you to grow and learn
more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
Repentance:
1. According to Mark 1:15 what two things does Jesus tell his listeners to do?
2. What does it mean to repent?
3. What does it mean to believe in the good news?
4. In Acts 2:38 what two big benefits come from repentance?
5. Read Luke 15:11-32. What leads the prodigal son to repentance?
6. What is the Father’s attitude toward his returning son?
Good Works:
1. According to Ephesians 2:1-10 why can’t our good works save us?
2. What part do good works play in our relationship with God?
3. According to John 15:5 what is our part in good works?
4. What does Jesus mean when he says, “If a man remains in me and I in him, he will
bear much fruit”?
5. How do we remain in Christ?