God Rules
Who created everything, including you and me?
God
What does the Bible call disobeying God?
Sin
Who did God send to rescue us from our sin?
His Son, Jesus
What does the letter “A” stand for in the ABC’s of becoming a Christian?
Admit
What does Acts 2:21 promise to everyone who calls on the name of the Lord?
They shall be saved.
What does the teaching say about God’s control over the universe?
God is in charge of the whole universe / Nothing is outside His control.
Who were the first people mentioned who disobeyed God?
Adam and Eve
What four things does the lesson say Jesus did for us?
Lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, rose from the dead, and is alive today.
What does the letter “B” stand for in the ABC’s of becoming a Christian?
Believe
What are the four main components of the Gospel listed in the lesson?
God, Man (or We Sinned), Christ (Jesus), Response (or the ABC’s)
According to the lesson, God knows our deepest ______ and ______.
Thoughts and feelings (and He wants a relationship with us).
What does sin do to our relationship with God?
It separates us from God.
Why could we never save ourselves or earn salvation?
We are sinners and could never do enough on our own / We could never earn it ourselves.
What does the letter “C” stand for in the ABC’s of becoming a Christian?
Confess
What does Romans 6:23 say about sin and God’s gift?
The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
What does it mean that “God rules”?
God created everything and is in charge of the whole universe; nothing is outside His control.
What does the Bible say sin deserves as punishment?
Death (this is the bad news).
Because of what Jesus did, what can we become part of?
God’s family (now and forever) — the greatest gift ever.
What does it mean to “Admit” you are a sinner?
Tell God you are a sinner, say you’re sorry, and turn away from sin (repent).
According to Romans 10:9-10, what two things must we do to be saved?
Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.
Why does God want us to know that He rules and has a plan for our lives?
So we can have a close, personal relationship with Him forever (He knows our thoughts and feelings and wants to be close to us).
Why is the truth about sin called “bad news,” and why does it affect every person?
Because every person (starting with Adam and Eve) has disobeyed God, sin separates us from a holy God, and it deserves the punishment of death.
How does Jesus “give” us the solution to our sin problem, and what makes this the best gift?
Jesus lived perfectly, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again so we can be welcomed into God’s family now and forever — something we could never earn ourselves.
Explain what “repent” means and why we also need to “Confess” Jesus as Lord.
Repent means to change direction / turn away from sin and turn toward God. We confess (tell God and others) that Jesus is our Savior and Lord, meaning He is now in charge of our life.
Why is trusting Jesus described as a very personal thing, and what should someone do if they want to know more?
Talk to a parent, grandparent, teacher, or pastor for help understanding how to receive God’s gift of forgiveness
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TALK TO G$$$