4. What happened on the cross?
Answer:
Jesus died for our sins and took the punishment we deserved.
5. According to Ephesians 2:8-9, how is salvation received?
Answer:
Salvation is received by grace through faith and is a gift from God.
6. Can a person earn salvation through good works?
Answer:
No. Salvation is God’s gift and cannot be earned by human effort.
Life Application
Consider these questions:
- Do I understand that salvation is a gift from God?
- Have I trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation?
- Am I relying on Christ or on my own efforts?
- Have I personally received God’s grace and forgiveness?
Salvation is not about becoming good enough for God.
It is about trusting what Jesus has already done for us through His death and resurrection.
Key Takeaways
- Salvation is God’s rescue of sinners.
- Jesus came to save those who were lost.
- The cross is the place where Christ paid for our sins.
- The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Salvation is a gift of grace.
- Salvation cannot be earned by works.
- Forgiveness is available through faith in Christ.
- Eternal life is found in Jesus alone.
Memory Verse
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Looking Ahead
Session 3 — Born Again
The Miracle of New Life in Christ
In the next session, we will discover what Jesus meant when He said:
“You must be born again.” (John 3:7)
We will learn what it means to receive new spiritual life, become a new creation in Christ, and experience the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.