Misconceptions: Part 1
Life Group Questions
Key Verses: Colossians 4:10-18; Acts 15:36-41

1. How do you understand the phrase: “God only helps those who help themselves?”

2. Read Romans 3:10, 23; 6:23

a. If every human is sinful, how could they possibly help themselves?

b. Would you classify this statement as Gospel or Anti-Gospel based on these verses? Why or why not?

3. Read John 3:16, 36.

a. What do we learn about the unpardonable sin from these verses?

b. What do we learn about the key to salvation from these verses?

4. Read Romans 8:14-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 1:13-14; Hebrews 6:17-18, 13:5, 13:8.

a. What do we learn about eternal security from these verses?

b. Who does eternal security depend on based on these verses? With this understanding, discuss why so many struggle with the topic of eternal security.

5. Read Luke 10:25-37

a. Discuss how this parable exemplifies God helping those who can’t help themselves.

b. Discuss the price the Samaritan was willing to pay for the injured man. What would make someone willing to offer such resources for someone who would likely revile them were they to meet at any other time or place?