Why Humanity Needs a Savior
If all have sinned and sin separates us from God, then every person has the same problem.
No amount of:
- Good works
- Religious activities
- Moral behavior
- Personal effort
can remove sin.
Humanity needs a Savior because humanity cannot save itself.
This is why Jesus came.
The gospel begins with the reality that we are sinners in need of God’s grace.
Only Christ can do for us what we could never do for ourselves.
Discussion Questions
1. According to Romans 3:23, who has sinned?
Answer:
Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glory.
2. What does the word
hamartia
mean?
Answer:
It means “to miss the mark” or “to fall short of God’s standard.”
3. How does Isaiah 59:2 describe the effect of sin?
Answer:
Sin separates people from God.
4. What is the difference between sin and transgression?
Answer:
Sin is falling short of God’s standard, while transgression is knowingly crossing a boundary or breaking God’s command.
5. Why can’t people save themselves?
Answer:
Because all people are sinners and cannot remove their own guilt before a holy God.