Title: Lesson 3 Studies in The Cross of Christ
1Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Salvation Through the Cross
2Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Salvation Through the Cross
- 1. Matthew 2628 Galatians 614
3Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Matthew 2626 (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.
4Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Galatians 614 (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.
5Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Did Christ die to show that man was
already forgiven
6Lesson 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?
7Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 2. John 644-45 Titus 211-12
8Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- John 644-45 (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.
9Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Titus 211-12 (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,
10Lesson 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?
11Lesson 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?
12Lesson 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?
13Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 3. Ephesians 28-9 Romans 42-4
14Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Ephesians 28-9 (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.
15Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Romans 42-4 (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.
16Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is a man saved by works?
17Lesson 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?
18Lesson 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?
19Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 4. John 628-29 Romans 1017 Romans 116
20Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- John 628-29 (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.
21Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Romans 1017 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by
hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
22Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Romans 116 (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.
23Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is faith a work?
24Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is faith a work?
- YES NO - Is a man saved by works?
25Lesson 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?
26Lesson 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?
27Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 5. Luke 133,5 2 Corinthians 79-10
28Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Luke 133 (NKJV) - I tell you, no but unless
you repent you will all likewise perish.
29Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Luke 135 (NKJV) - I tell you, no but unless
you repent you will all likewise perish.
30Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 79-10 (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.
31Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is repentance essential for salvation?
32Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is repentance only feeling sorry for
one's sin?
33Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 6. Luke 2446-47 John 1242
34Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Luke 2446-47 (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.
35Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- John 1242 (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
36Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Is repentance essential for remission
(forgiveness) of sins?
37Lesson 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?
38Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
39Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Romans 109-10 (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.
40Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Must we confess Christ with the mouth
in order to be saved?
41Lesson 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?
42Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 8. Mark 1615-16 Acts 835-38
43Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Mark 1615-16 (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.
44Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Acts 835-38 (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.
45Lesson 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.
46Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Should anyone be baptized?
47Lesson 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?
48Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 9. Acts 236-38 Acts 93-11 Acts 2212-16
49Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Acts 236-38 (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?
50Lesson 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.
51Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Acts 93-11 (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.
52Lesson 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.
53Lesson 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.
54Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Acts 2212-16 (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.
55Lesson 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.
56Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Are both repentance and baptism for
the remission of sins?
57Lesson 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?
58Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Did Paul receive the washing away of
his sins before baptism?
59Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 10. 1 Peter 320-21 Acts 1630-33
60Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 1 Peter 320-21 (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 usbaptism (not the
removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer
of a good conscience toward God), through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ,
61Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Acts 1630-33 (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.
62Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- YES NO - Does the water of baptism have power
in itself to save?
63Lesson 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?
64Lesson 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?
65Lesson 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?
66Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Next Study The People of the Cross
67Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- Next Study The People of the Cross
- Questions to be studied
68Lesson 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?
69Lesson 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?
70Lesson 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?
71Lesson 3 - Studies in The Cross of Christ
- 4. Should I "join the church of my choice"?