Lesson 1
The Plan of Salvation

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The following lesson is on God's plan of salvation. Salvation represents the whole work of God by which he rescues man from the eternal ruin and doom of sin. In John 3:16 The Bible states that... "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son..."

God's gift is a free gift. All you can do is accept it. In the following lesson, you will see God's wonderful plan for your life offered to you through Jesus Christ, his Son.

Memorize John 3:16

Lesson 1 Questions

  1. How do the verses below describe man?
    1. Isaiah 64:6
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    2. Romans 3:10
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    3. Romans 3:23
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    Main Point: All men are sinners

     

  2. According to Romans 6:23, what is the result of sin?
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    Main Point: Sin causes death. Both physical and spiritual death apart from God.

     

  3. Read Psalm 5:4 and Revelation 21:27. According to these verses who cannot dwell with God?
    1. Psalm 5:4
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    2. Revelation 21:27
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  4. What do the following verses say about man's efforts to gain salvation?
    1. Galatians 2:16
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    2. Titus 3:5
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    3. Ephesians 2:8-9
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  5. In your own words explain the meaning of Ephesians 2:8-9
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    Main Point: Man cannot work his way to heaven, he can never obtain perfection by himself.

     

  6. Read Colossians 2:13-14 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 and answer the following questions.
    1. What was your condition prior to being made alive in Christ? (Colossians 2:13)
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    2. Do you think there was any sin in Jesus Christ? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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    3. What did Jesus become for us and why? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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    4. Is there any sin that is not forgiven through Christ? (Colossians 2:13-14)
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    Main Point: Jesus Christ made a complete payment for all our sin, and offers man his own perfection. Through Jesus man can enter heaven.

     

  7. In the New Testament approximately 115 passages state that the salvation of a sinner depends only upon "believing," and in another 35 it is said to depend on "faith," which is a synonym for believing. Believing is contrasted to works in the Bible. It does not consist of man's efforts but instead is trusting in what another has done. According to the following verses what must man do to have everlasting life?
    1. John 6:47
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    2. Romans 3:22
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    3. John 1:12
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    Main Point: Man must receive Jesus Christ as his personal Savior by believing in what Jesus has done for him.

     

  8. Read 1 John 5:11-13
    1. What is God's testimony (witness) concerning his Son?
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    2. According to this passage can you know that you are going to heaven when you die?
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    3. How can you be certain you will spend eternity with God?
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    Main Point: Man can know for sure that he has eternal life.

     

  9. Using the knowledge you have obtained from this lesson along with the Bible references below, list the seven main points in God's plan of salvation for mankind.
    1. Romans 3:23
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    2. Romans 6:23
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    3. Revelation 21:27
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    4. Ephesians 2:8-9
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    5. 2 Corinthians 5:21
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    6. John 3:16
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    7. 1 John 5:11-13
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  10. Using the seven points above explain, in your own words, why a person needs Jesus Christ for salvation.
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