If you want to explore the theme of salvation through the bible, we’ve created an outline that goes through all of the most important elements, with key scriptural references.
Introduction:
- Briefly discuss the importance of salvation and why it’s a foundational belief for Christians.
- Define key terms related to salvation, such as grace, faith, repentance, and justification.
Part 1: The Problem of Sin
- Read Romans 3:23 and discuss what it means to fall short of the glory of God.
- Read Romans 6:23 and discuss the consequences of sin.
- Discuss why it’s important to understand the problem of sin in order to understand salvation.
Part 2: The Solution: God’s Grace
- Read Ephesians 2:8-9 and discuss how salvation is a gift of God’s grace.
- Read Titus 3:5 and discuss how salvation is not based on our own works, but on God’s mercy.
- Discuss the concept of prevenient grace and how it prepares us to receive God’s gift of salvation.
Part 3: Faith and Repentance
- Read Acts 16:30-31 and discuss how faith is necessary for salvation.
- Read Luke 24:46-47 and discuss the importance of repentance in salvation.
- Discuss the relationship between faith and works and how they are both part of a true expression of faith.
Part 4: Justification and Sanctification
- Read Romans 5:1 and discuss how we are justified by faith.
- Read Romans 8:29-30 and discuss the concept of sanctification and how it’s a process of becoming more like Christ.
- Discuss how justification and sanctification are related, but distinct aspects of salvation.