Lesson 3

Aim: What does God teach us in the Bible?

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

What are the two main teachings of the Bible? Galatians 1:11-12 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Gospel

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

Old TestamentNew Testament Law Gospel

What does the law teach us? Matthew 19:17-19 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “ ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” Law

What does the law teach us? Romans 3:23 …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Law

What does the law teach us? Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” cursed

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

What does the law teach us? Matthew 25:41 Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’ hell cursed death

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

What does the gospel teach us? John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! sins are removed

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

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

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

What is the main purpose of the Bible? Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. hope now and forever believe in Jesus as my

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.

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

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

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

Lesson 3 The Bible teaches me that I am a sinner who is saved by Jesus.

Vocabulary… “Law” “Teaching”

Vocabulary… “Gospel” “Good news”

Vocabulary… “Death” “Separation”