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ARALIN SA
DAAN

LESSONS ON THE WAY

 1 MAN SEPARATED FROM GOD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind; and (2) Love your
neighbor as yourself.
Between man and God there originally existed very intimate relationship. It was
fellowship between friends, not the impersonal dealings between Creator and 4. What does God say about all men?
creatures. God created man that he might love Him in return. He meant man to (Read Romans 3:23)
approach Him in love, not in fear. However, through our first parents the relationship
was broken. And God’s presence was lost to our lives.
5. What does God see as He looks into the eyes of men?
(Read Mark 7:20-22)
THE CAUSE OF BROKEN FRIENDSHIP
1. In the beginning what destroyed man’s vital relationship with God?
Sin is not only an outward act. It is even an evil thought in the heart.
(Read Romans 5:12; Isaiah 59:2)
6. According to God’s standard, a person who hates another is guilty of what sin?
(Read 1 John 3:15)
2. What is one definition of sin?
(Read 1 John 3:4)
7. How else can the sin of adultery be committed apart from the physical act?
(Read Matthew 5:28)
3. What is another definition of sin?
(Read James 4:17)

In the Old Testament God gave a set of laws to control man’s conduct. A few of these THE COST OF BROKEN FRIENDSHIP
laws are: (Read Exodus 20: 1-17)
8. What is the result of sin?
1. You shall have no other gods before me. (Read Romans 6:23)
2. You shall not make nor worship any idol.
3. You shall not murder.
4. You shall not commit adultery. 9. After death what will every man face?
5. You shall not steal. (Read Hebrews 9:27)
6. You shall not lie.
7. You shall not covet.
In the New Testament Jesus Christ summarized all of God’s former commandments 10. What awaits you if you continue in sin and remain separated from God?
in two positive commands: (Read Matthew 22: 37-39) (1) Love the Lord your God (Read Revelation 21:8)
Spiritual death means not only separation from God now. It means eternal separation
from God and everlasting punishment in the Lake of Fire. 2 JESUS CHRIST THE WAY TO GOD
This illustration is the condition of all men as a result of sin. God says that we are
The penalty of sin is death. There are two ways to pay this penalty: one, each
helpless to do anything to save ourselves. Certainly, this is a picture of despair, a very person must die for his own sins; or, two, someone without sins on his own may die
hopeless condition. But God did not want His friendship with man to remain broken. on behalf of those with sins. This lesson will show how Jesus Christ died in place of
Therefore, He set out to win man back to Himself. men on the basis of His perfect life and infinite worth as son of God!
GOD’S CALL TO RESTORE FRIENDSHIP
THE SON OF GOD
11. What does God desire for all men to do?
(Read 2 Peter 3:9) 1. According to the following passages
A. Who is Jesus Christ? (Read Mark 1:1)

12. What has God invited us to do?

(Read 1 Corinthians 1:9) B. What did He claim concerning Himself? (Read John 5:18)

C. How did God confirm this? (Read Matthew 3:16-17)

God has done everything necessary to solve your sin problem so that you can ___________________________________________________________
experience God’s friendship. You will discover in the next lesson what God has
done through Christ to make this friendship possible.
2. What kind of life did He live?
Notes: (Read 1 Peter 2:22)
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______________________________________________________________ HIS DEATH
______________________________________________________________ 3. What did Jesus come to do?
(Read 1 Timothy 1:15)
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______________________________________________________________ 4. From 1 Peter 3:18 answer the following questions:
A. Jesus Christ died (Check the right answer)
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( ) as a victim of circumstances
______________________________________________________________ ( ) for His own sins
______________________________________________________________ ( ) for our sins
 B. Who is the righteous person in this verse? FROM DEATH TO LIFE
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10. What are the two things we must do to pass from the death to life?
C. Who are the unrighteous? (Read John 5:24)
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D. Why did Christ die for our sins? 11. From John 3:36 answer the following questions:
___________________________________________________________ A. From God’s perspective what are the two classes of people in the world?
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HIS RESSURECTION B. What is the condition of each class?

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5. After His death and burial, what amazing thing happened to Christ?
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(Read 1Corinthians 15:3-4)
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12. Apart from choosing to believe in Christ, is there any way for you to receive
forgiveness of sins and eternal life?
6. Who were the eye-witnesses to Christ’s resurrection? (Read Acts 4:12)
(Read 1 Corinthians 15:4-8) ______________________________________________________________
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In His supreme demonstration of love, God sent His only begotten Son to die
7. After His resurrection, what did Christ say about Himself? in our behalf – to pay sin’s penalty. Only Jesus Christ can do this for us because
(Read Revelation 1:17-18) he is both man and God at the same time. He needs to be man so He can
______________________________________________________________ represent us to God and He needs to be God so He can save us.

8. What does He promise to men in John 14:19? The cross of Jesus Christ is the bridge for us to cross over from death to life.
______________________________________________________________ He did not remain dead. On the third day, He rose again so that we might be
made righteous and might live forever as children of God.
9. Because He lives forever, what is Christ able to do for those who come to Notes:
God through Him? ______________________________________________________________
(Read Hebrews 7:25)
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In this illustration we see Jesus Christ as the only bridge between God and man. As
Son of God He was sinless and could die for others. After dying on behalf of men, He ______________________________________________________________
rose from the dead. By this risen life He now saves those who come to God through ______________________________________________________________
Him.
 5. God’s gift of eternal life is in Jesus Christ. What must a person do to have God’s
gift? (Read John 1:12; 1 John 5:11-12)
3 MAN REUNITED WITH GOD ______________________________________________________________
On the cross, Jesus Christ victoriously cried out, “It is finished!” (John 19:30)
Salvation is complete. Christ accomplished the work of salvation that needed to be
done. Today, God offers Christ’s complete and perfect provision as His gift to us. He GRACE VERSUS WORKS
offers salvation as His grace to be received by faith.
Grace is God’s blessing and favor given freely to those who are undeserving.

FAITH VERSUS WORKS

6. What alone is the basis of God’s salvation?
1. Will any person be justified (accepted) by God on the basis of good works? (Read Titus 3:7)
(Read Romans 3:19-20) _____________________________________________________________
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7. Since God’s grace is the basis of salvation, what is excluded?
2. From Romans 3:27-28 answer the following question: (Read Romans 11:6)
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A. God accepts (justifies) us on the basis of (Check correct answer):
( ) Good works 8. If good works can bring us to God, of what use is the death of Christ?
( ) Faith in the Christ (Read Galatians 2:21)
B. Will any person be able to boast that righteous works approve (justified) _____________________________________________________________
him before God?
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SALVATION BY FAITH
C. Why is boasting excluded?
________________________________________________________ 9. From the following verse, check the correct formula for salvation.
________________________________________________________ (Read Ephesians 2:8-9)

GIFT VERSUS WORKS ( ) Works=Salvation

( ) Grace + Faith + Works=Salvation
3. What word in this verse emphasizes that eternal life is not by works?
( ) Grace + Faith = Salvation
(Read Romans 6:23)
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10. What is the only work that will make us accepted before God?
(Read John 6:28-29)
4. If eternal life is a gift, why is it impossible to earn eternal life through good
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works?
(Read Romans 4:4)
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 YOUR NEW LIFE
Jesus pictures what it means to truly believe in Him in Revelation 3:20. He
says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and 11. As a person walks across the bridge by hearing and believing (receiving) Jesus
opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him. And he with Me.” Christ, what things immediately happen to his life?
(Read John 5:24)
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12. As a new creature in Christ, what does God expect of you?

Who is standing at the door of your life? JESUS CHRIST (Read Ephesians 2:10)
What is He doing? HE IS KNOCKING ______________________________________________________________

What does He want to do? HE WANTS TO COME IN TO YOUR LIFE 13. What will equip you for all good works?
Why does He want to come into your life? HE WANTS TO BECOME YOUR SAVIOR (Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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If you receive Him He will forgive your sins and give you eternal life. He also wants to
Notes:
enter your life to be your Lord and Master. You must be willing to turn from your evil
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way and obediently follow Jesus Christ. Your life will come under His management.
He will take over the control of it. He will make your life meaningful and worthwhile. ______________________________________________________________
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The decision you must make is very simple. Will you invite Him? Or will you keep Him ______________________________________________________________
out? We encourage you to ask Jesus Christ to come into your life. Prayerfully read the ______________________________________________________________
commitment passage.
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MY COMMITMENT
MAN REUNITED WITH GOD
“Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your great love for me. I come to
You as a sinner accepting the fact that I cannot save myself from the eternal The original friendship between man and God is now restored! Through
punishment in hell. I ask for your forgiveness for all my sins. I believe that Christ, Jesus Christ you may now enjoy God’s presence in your life. You have now
the Son of God, died for my sins. Today, I trust and receive Jesus as my found the true way of life. And you have the assurance of God’s help as you
personal Lord and Savior. I invite Him to enter into my life as my Friend and walk in it.
Master. Thank You for the forgiveness and the gift of eternal life. Help me now
to live each day for you. In Jesus Name. Amen.”
The Bible is very vital to your life. It will deepen your relationship with
God and equip you for His use. For this purpose, further lessons have been
designed to aid in your study of the Bible. The next booklet in the series entitled
LESSONS ON ASSURANCE will be used to aid your needs.