1. Lesson 2

2. Aim: What does God teach us in the Bible?

3. What are the two main teachings of the Bible? John 1:17 (ESV) For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Law

4. What are the two main teachings of the Bible? Galatians 1:11–12 (ESV) 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Gospel

5. Key Point #1 The two main teachings of the Bible are the law and the gospel.

6. Old TestamentNew Testament Law Gospel

7. What does the law teach us? Matthew 19:17–19 (ESV) 17 And [Jesus] said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Law

8. What does the law teach us? Romans 3:23 (ESV) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Law

9. What does the law teach us? Galatians 3:10 (ESV) For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” cursed

10. What does the law teach us? Romans 6:23a (ESV) For the wages of sin is death… death cursed

11. What does the law teach us? Matthew 25:41 (ESV) “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels!” hell cursed death

12. Key Point #2 The law teaches us what to do and what not to do and that we deserve eternal damnation because we do not obey perfectly.

13. What does the gospel teach us? John 1:29 (ESV) The next day [John] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” sins are removed

14. What does the gospel teach us? John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. sins are removed eternal life heaven

15. Key Point #3 The gospel tells us that Jesus took our sins away and gives us eternal life.

16. What is the main purpose of the Bible? John 20:31 (ESV) But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. believe in Jesus as my

17. What is the main purpose of the Bible? Romans 15:4 (ESV) For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. hope now & forever believe in Jesus as my

18. Key Point #4 The main purpose of the Bible is to lead us to believe in Jesus so that we have hope now and forever.

19. Agree or Disagree… The only two teachings of the Bible that I need to know are the law and the gospel.

20. Evaluate… The main purpose of the Bible is to ensure that we have a good life on this earth.

21. Discuss… Why is it wrong to say, “As long as I try my best, God will let me into heaven”?

22. The Bible teaches me that I am a sinner who is saved by Jesus.

23. Vocabulary… “Law/Torah” “Teaching”

24. Vocabulary… “Gospel” “Good news”

25. Vocabulary… “Death” “Separation – body from soul or creation from loving Creator”