The Explanation of God's Grace
What did Jesus do on the cross for us?
He died for our sins
Who wrote the Bible?
God did!
What does God ultimately expect from Christians?
That we obey Him
Name a way we can bear fruit.
Answers will vary.
Who all is called to share the good news?
How can we, who can never be perfect on our own, go to live in a perfect heaven?
Because God made us perfect!
Can you name any of the reasons the Bible being our Love letter is so special?
•It is GODS words to US!
•GOD gives US reminders about our relationship WITH HIM!
•GOD tells US how much HE loves US!
•The BIBLE is SPECIFICALLY for YOU!
What are the two greatest Commandments?
Love the Lord your God and your neighbor
What happens to branches that don't bear fruit?
They are cut off. If they don't repent, they are thrown in the fire.
What does the world "Gospel" mean?
Good News!
What is the difference between mercy and grace?
Grace is getting something you don't deserve
Mercy is not getting what you do.
Who is the main character in the story of the Flood?
God!
We are made up of three parts! What are they?
Body, Soul, and Spirit
What are all of the fruits of the spirit?
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control
Can someone in your group standup and share the gospel?
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What does 2nd Timothy 1:9 say?
Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,.
What does John 3:17 say?
For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.
What does Psalm 25:4 say?
Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
What is pruning? How does God prune us?
Pruning is the cutting away of branches to help give more and better fruit. God sometimes cuts things out of our lives so we can serve Him and others even better!
What does Matthew 28:19-20 say?
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
“Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like s_____
they shall be as white as s___;
though they are red as c______,
they shall be like w___.
Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
Isaiah 1:18
What does 1 John 4:9 say?
In this the Love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
And you shall the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
What does Romans 12:2 say?
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
What does Matthew 28:18 say?
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me...