Bible Study 1. True Faith

1. True Faith

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This study assumes your friend is ready to accept the words of the Bible as true. If your friend does not believe in the reliability of the Scriptures, it would be prudent to go through some apologetics studies first.

One of the most well known passages of the Bible claims, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). But what does it mean to believe in Him? What information do we need to know to truly believe? And is it enough to have mental ascent to those facts?

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John 8:24
Those who do not believe Jesus is who He says He is will die where?

How important is it to you that you avoid this consequence?

Are you willing to explore the Bible to see what it claims about Jesus?

Are you willing to believe what the Bible claims about Jesus?
John 17:5
Jesus had glory with the Father before what event?

Therefore, how long has Jesus existed (cf. John 8:58)?

Do you believe this?
John 1:1-5
The Word is equivalent to whom?
John 1:14, 17
Who is the Word?

Therefore, Jesus is equivalent to whom?

Do you believe this?
Matthew 1:18-23
Why was Joseph instructed to name the child Jesus?

When the Bible calls Him Immanuel, what does that mean?

Do you believe He is Immanuel?
Luke 1:34-35
In what state was Mary when she became pregnant with this child?

How is it that Mary became pregnant?

This conception makes Jesus what?

Do you believe this?
Mark 2:1-12
What did Jesus' miraculous ability prove?

Do you believe Jesus performed miracles while on earth?

Before Jesus addressed this man’s physical condition, what did He provide for him?
1 John 3:4-5
What does it mean to sin?

Is sin something that is practiced/committed, or is it inherited from parents?

What is not found in Jesus?
Romans 3:23
Have you sinned?
Romans 6:23
What is the eternal consequence of your sins?

Where is eternal life found?

Are you thankful for God’s gift?

Will you accept God’s gift? If so, on whose terms?
Romans 5:6-10
How has God revealed His love for us?

Why do you think Jesus had to be the one to die for sinners?
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
What did Jesus die for?

What did Jesus do after His death and burial?

What evidence did He provide for this miracle?

Do you believe these events happened?

Why do you think these events are called the good news (“the gospel”)?
Hebrews 4:14-16
What does Jesus have in common with us?

What is unique about Jesus?

Do you believe this?
Hebrews 9:27-28
Who should expect to die physically?

What comes after death?
Revelation 14:13
To be considered blessed, one must die where?

This can be contrasted with dying where (cf. question 1)?
Revelation 20:11-15
Who will be present on this day?

What is the second death?

How important is it to you that you avoid the second death?
John 8:21-24
Jesus says those who die in their sins cannot go where?

What are you willing to do to go where He is?
Matthew 7:21-27
Is Jesus worthy to be your Lord? If so, why?

Is it enough to call Jesus your Lord?

What does it mean to truly believe Jesus is Lord?

Will you submit to Jesus as Lord?

If we do not obey our Lord, what should we expect on that day?

Conclusion

What does the Bible say about faith in Jesus?
Do you believe everything that the Bible says about Jesus?
• Existed before the creation of the world
• Born of a virgin as “God with us”
• Proved His authority by His miracles
• Lived a sinless life
• Died for our sins and was resurrected three days later
• Is Lord of heaven and earth
• Will judge all of us one day
Is obedience to God a necessary part of true faith?
Therefore, is salvation conditional?
Are you willing to obey Him in everything?

This study is the first of four. When will we study the Bible together again?

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