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What new insights did you learn from a careful review of the Scripture readings cited in this lesson?
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I was impressed by the simple analysis of the Bible’s “movements” into three parts. First, creation. Then, the Fall. (How short these first two parts of the story are!) Then, Redemption, the bulk of the Bible’s theme. So the Bible weighs heavily, in the balances, toward the redeeming, merciful acts of God. They emerge as sheer grace and spiritual power in what God has done through Christ, His cross, and resurrection–and the Bible and Holy Spirit. What a way of life!
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This lesson is filled with such great reminders. From the beginning of creation, the fall, Israel and God’s plan for redemption through Jesus Christ. Focusing on the necessity of a person not merely believing that Jesus existed but recognizing their separation from God because of sin. Trusting that they have forgiveness of those sins because Jesus has paid for them on the cross in their place. Ultimately then turning from sin and living for Christ.
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Not only is Jesus my Savior, but He is also my Lord. I need to see God/Jesus as both my salvation and control in my life. I think I’ve been focused only on that one aspect of Savior. I must move to that other aspect as Lord – the Rule, the Guide, and Commander of my life.
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I loved the last paragraph about how Spiritual growth doesn’t happen because we try harder! It is Christ working in us through bible study, prayer, and time with other believers. We become more like Christ not through our own doing (Romans 8:28-29)
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The Gospel isn’t just being saved from Hell; God saves us from our own sin, and gives us eternal life which begins on THIS side of eternity. 1 John 5:13 was an amazing verse to remind me of that.