“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17- God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” —John 3:16-17

“For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.” —Hebrews 10:10

We are saved by God’s

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through

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alone in Jesus.
Trust in jesus to

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and

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eternal life.

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1) What blessed you the most from this week’s sermon?

2) The belief that “Good people go to heaven” sounds nice on the surface. But it doesn’t make sense. Have you noticed that all false religions are based on a version of this theory? Share your insights about how other religions are based on “works salvation.”

3) Growing up, were you taught that heaven was contingent upon:
• Being a good person?
• Being baptized?
• Being a member of a religious group?
• A combination?
• Something else altogether?

4) READ:

24 The people surrounded him and asked, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

25 Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. 26 But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, 29 for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. —John 10:24-29 NLT

• Growing up, did you feel that you “got saved” and then “lost your salvation”?
• What does that assume about God?
• About you?

5) READ:

1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.

4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) 6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.

8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. —Ephesians 2:1-9 NLT

• What are your observations about this passage?
• What key words stand out?
• How does this passage describe our sinful condition?
• How do verses 8-9 address the question, “How good is good enough to get into heaven?”
• What does this passage teach us about God?

6) Pray for one another and for friends that you have asked to come sit with you in one of our worship servicesm, studies, or groups.