Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Salvation Through the Cross

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Salvation Through the Cross 1. Matthew 26:28; Galatians 6:14

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Matthew 26:26 (NKJV) - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Galatians 6:14 (NKJV) - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Did Christ die to show that man was already forgiven

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Did Christ die to show that man was already forgiven YES – NO - Should the sacrifice of Christ cause us to change our minds about what is important to us?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 2. John 6:44-45; Titus 2:11-12

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ John 6:44-45 (NKJV) - No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Titus 2:11-12 (NKJV) - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - If God had not revealed His will to us in the New Testament, would Christ have died in vain?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - If God had not revealed His will to us in the New Testament, would Christ have died in vain? YES – NO - If I feel that I am saved, should I be concerned with obeying God's written word?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - If God had not revealed His will to us in the New Testament, would Christ have died in vain? YES – NO - If I feel that I am saved, should I be concerned with obeying God's written word? YES – NO - Does my receiving the blessings of God's grace depend upon my receiving God's teaching?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 3. Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 4:2-4

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Romans 4:2-4 (NKJV) - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is a man saved by works?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is a man saved by works? YES – NO - Are there any conditions man must meet in order to receive salvation?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is a man saved by works? YES – NO - Are there any conditions man must meet in order to receive salvation? YES – NO - If it were possible for a man to earn his salvation, could he then boast about it?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 4. John 6:28-29; Romans 10:17; Romans 1:16

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ John 6:28-29 (NKJV) - Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Romans 1:16 (NKJV) - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is faith a work?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is faith a work? YES – NO - Is a man saved by works?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is faith a work? YES – NO - Is a man saved by works? YES – NO - Is faith then necessary for salvation?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Must my faith be based upon God's word in order for me to be saved?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 5. Luke 13:3,5; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Luke 13:3 (NKJV) - I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Luke 13:5 (NKJV) - I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 (NKJV) - Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is repentance essential for salvation?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is repentance only feeling sorry for one's sin?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 6. Luke 24:46-47; John 12:42

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Luke 24:46-47 (NKJV) - Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ John 12:42 (NKJV) - Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is repentance essential for remission (forgiveness) of sins?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Is repentance essential for remission (forgiveness) of sins? YES – NO - Does everyone who believe in Christ also repent?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 7. Rom 10:9-10

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Romans 10:9-10 (NKJV) - that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Must we confess Christ with the mouth in order to be saved?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Must we confess Christ with the mouth in order to be saved? YES – NO - Am I ashamed to confess that I believe in Jesus?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 8. Mark 16:15-16; Acts 8:35-38

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV) - And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Acts 8:35-38 (NKJV) - Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” 37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Should anyone be baptized?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Should anyone be baptized? YES - NO - Is salvation promised to those who believe and are baptized?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 9. Acts 2:36-38; Acts 9:3-11; Acts 22:12-16

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Acts 2:36-38 (NKJV) - “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Acts 9:3-11 (NKJV) - As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. 10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Acts 22:12-16 (NKJV) - “Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there, 13 came to me; and he stood and said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that same hour I looked up at him. 14 Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 15 For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. 16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Are both repentance and baptism for the remission of sins?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Are both repentance and baptism for the remission of sins? YES - NO - Did Paul fast for three days as a believer in Christ?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Did Paul receive the washing away of his sins before baptism?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 10. 1 Peter 3:20-21; Acts 16:30-33

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) - who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Acts 16:30-33 (NKJV) - And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Does the water of baptism have power in itself to save?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Does the water of baptism have power in itself to save? YES – NO - Does God accept the baptism of an unbeliever?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Does the water of baptism have power in itself to save? YES – NO - Does God accept the baptism of an unbeliever? YES – NO - Did the apostles wait several days to baptize men into Christ?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ YES – NO - Does the water of baptism have power in itself to save? YES – NO - Does God accept the baptism of an unbeliever? YES – NO - Did the apostles wait several days to baptize men into Christ? YES - NO - Have I been baptized for the remission (forgiveness) of sins?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Next Study: The People of the Cross

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Next Study: The People of the Cross Questions to be studied:

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Next Study: The People of the Cross Questions to be studied: 1. Is it possible for all believers in Christ to be one?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Next Study: The People of the Cross Questions to be studied: 1. Is it possible for all believers in Christ to be one? 2. Has God given a pattern or blueprint for his church?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ Next Study: The People of the Cross Questions to be studied: 1. Is it possible for all believers in Christ to be one? 2. Has God given a pattern or blueprint for his church? 3. What must I do to worship God acceptably?

Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ 4. Should I "join the church of my choice"?