Teaching Notes

It is the gift of Christ alone that saves.

What I Should Know About the Bible?

John 3:3 (The Message)

Jesus said, "You're absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it's not possible to see what I'm pointing to—to God's kingdom."

Note: There is another false belief some have and that is God will grade us based on others.  What I mean by that is, some think I am better than he is or she is so, things cannot be so bad and God will grade me better than that person so I'm going to heaven.  What does this scripture say about that?

Question: Does God base your salvation on others?

Answer: The scriputre tells us that unless a person is born from above (accept Jesus as savior) it is not possible for them to recieve the gift of the kingdom of God.  In other words it is not based on how good you are or are not.  It is based squarely on your relationship with Jesus.  There are those that some think because of who they have been they will not receive the gift of the Kingdom.  But that will not keep them out if they accept the gift of salvation through Christ. It is in Christ alone and not how good you think you are.

Prayer: Lord help us today to realize the lies that Satan wants us to believe that we can make it to heaven on our own ability.  Your word clearly says it is through the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.  Help us to accept it.