Steps to Christ: A Bible Study

Lesson 1: God’s Love for Man

Welcome to your Lesson 1: God's Love for Man

Who supplies the daily needs of all creatures? Psalm 145:15-16 and Acts 14:17

A chicken

A statue

A tree

The Creator of the universe and everything in it: God.

A stone

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What is the glory of God? Exodus 33:18-19

His authority and sovereignty

His miracles and signs

His wrath

His goodness

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What are some of God's qualities? Exodus 34:6

He is vengeful, quick to anger, and harsh in judgment.

He is merciful, gracious, patient, and rich in goodness and truth. He is a God who pardons iniquity and delights in showing mercy.

He is distant, unapproachable, and indifferent to human affairs.

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Who made God manifest? John 1:18; 14:8-9

Jesus

Herod

Alexander of Macedon

Nero

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What was Jesus' work on earth? Luke 4:18-19 and John 3:17

His work was to uplift humanity and save the world

To condemn all sinners

To serve only the good people

To only perform miracles and demonstrate divine power

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Did God love us even when we were still rebellious, or did he only begin to love us once we started to obey him? Romans 5:6-8 and Matthew 5:44-48

He loved us only if we proved ourselves worthy.

He loved us even when we were still rebellious and evil.

He began to love us only after we began to obey him.

He loved us based on our ability to earn his love.

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Time's up

After answering the questions above, please read the first chapter of the book Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man.

Lesson 2: The Sinner’s Need of Christ

Welcome to your Lesson 2: The Sinner's Need of Christ

To have a pure heart, do we need to receive a new heart from God, or can we purify it ourselves? Job 14:4

We need to receive a new heart from God.

By following strict moral guidelines, we can purify our hearts on our own.

With enough willpower, anyone can purify their heart.

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Can the carnal mind submit to God's law? Romans 8:7

The carnal mind can naturally obey God's law without any need for conversion.

With enough effort, anyone can fully submit to God's law.

An unconverted person cannot obey God's law, even if they try.

Human nature is inherently good and can follow God's law without divine help.

If the person is dedicated, they can submit to God's law on their own.

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Is it enough to recognize the beauty, wisdom, and justice of moral teachings for our nature to be changed? Romans 7:16, 12, 14

No, but deep admiration of moral teachings will automatically lead to a transformed nature.

Yes, intellectual acceptance of moral principles is the key to transforming our inner nature.

A person can recognize the greatness of moral teachings, but this alone is insufficient to truly transform their nature.

Yes, simply acknowledging the wisdom of moral teachings is all it takes to change our nature.

As long as a person fully understands and agrees with the teachings, their nature will change.

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Who can free us from our sins? John 1:29

The Pharaoh.

The Caesar.

The Pope.

Jesus, the Lamb of God.

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Who is the source of all that is good in us? James 1:17

The positive aspects of our environment and upbringing are the source of all that is good in us.

Self-improvement and hard work are the primary sources of all that is good in us.

Our own efforts and achievements are the source of all that is good in us.

Our Father in heaven: God.

Our personal experiences and life lessons shape all that is good in us.

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Who is the only way to God? John 14:6

Jesus

The Pharaoh

The Pope

The Caesar

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Time's up

After answering the questions above, please read the second chapter of the book Steps to Christ: The Sinner’s Need of Christ.

Lesson 3: Repentance

Welcome to your Lesson 3: Repentance

After his fall, did David pray just for forgiveness? Psalm 51:9-10

David only prayed for forgiveness and did not ask to be cleansed from his sin.

David prayed not only for forgiveness but also to be cleansed from his sin. He desired a pure heart.

David did not pray for cleansing, only for his sins to be overlooked.

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Did David try to excuse or justify himself? Psalm 51:3-4

Yes, David justified his behavior by arguing that his sins were not as serious as they seemed.

Yes, David tried to excuse his actions by blaming others.

No, David did not try to excuse or justify himself. He fully acknowledged his sin.

David tried to minimize his guilt by offering excuses and justifications.

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What leads us to repentance? Romans 2:4

Fear of punishment leads us to repentance.

Guilt and shame alone lead us to repentance.

The kindness and patience of God lead us to repentance.

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Is repentance a gift from God? Acts 5:31

Repentance comes from making amends for our mistakes.

Repentance comes from the heart of man.

Repentance is granted as a gift from God, not something we achieve on our own.

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Can we become better through your own efforts? Jeremiah 13:23

Through rigorous self-discipline and effort, we can become pure.

No, just as we cannot change the color of our skin, and a leopard cannot change its spots, we cannot change our character on our own.

Yes, with enough determination and effort, we can change our character.

By following certain practices, we can transform our character on our own.

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How does the Bible illustrate the danger of cherished sin? Proverbs 5:22

Sin entangles and binds a person, making it increasingly difficult to escape.

Sin temporarily affects one’s life but is easy to overcome.

Sin is external and does not affect the individual's inner character.

It has no significant impact on their life.

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When should we start obeying the voice of God? 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 3:7, 8.

We should begin to obey when we are older and more experienced.

We should wait until we feel more prepared to obey.

After we have resolved all personal issues.

At a future time when it is more convenient.

We should start obeying the voice of God today—now.

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Time's up

After answering the questions above, please read the third chapter of the book Steps to Christ: Repentance.

Lesson 4: Confession

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Lesson 1: God’s Love for Man
Lesson 2: The Sinner’s Need of Christ
Lesson 3: Repentance
Lesson 4: Confession

Published by Peter Rodriguez on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Lesson 1: God’s Love for Man

Lesson 2: The Sinner’s Need of Christ

Lesson 3: Repentance

Lesson 4: Confession