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Lesson 2
Aim: What does God teach us in the Bible?
What are the two main teachings of the Bible?
John 1:17 (ESV) 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 (ESV) 11For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
Gospel
Key Point #1The two main teachings of the
Bible are the law and the gospel.
Old Testament New Testament
Law
Gospel
What does the law teach us?Matthew 19:17–19 (ESV) 17And [Jesus] said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” 18He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Law
What does the law teach us?
Romans 3:23 (ESV)
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Law
What does the law teach us?
Galatians 3:10 (ESV)For all who rely on works
of the law are under a curse; for it is written,
“Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all
things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.”
cursed
What does the law teach us?
Romans 6:23a (ESV)For the wages of
sin is death…deathcursed
What does the law teach us?
Matthew 25:41 (ESV)“Then he will say to
those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you
cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels!”
hell
curseddeath
Key Point #2The law teaches us what to do and what not to do and that we deserve
eternal damnation because we do not obey perfectly.
Shows Our Sins
What does the gospel teach us?
John 1:29 (ESV)The next day [John]
saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
sins are removed
What does the gospel teach us?
John 3:16 (ESV)For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should
not perish but have eternal life.
sins are removed
eternal lifeheaven
Key Point #3The gospel tells us that Jesus
took our sins away and gives us eternal life.
Shows Our Savior
What is the main purpose of the Bible?
John 20:31 (ESV)But these are written so
that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his
name. believe in Jesusas my
What is the main purpose of the Bible?
Romans 15:4 (ESV)
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
hope now & forever
believe in Jesusas my
Key Point #4The 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”?
The Bible teaches me that I am a sinner who
is saved by Jesus.
Vocabulary…
“Law/Torah”
“Teaching”
Vocabulary…
“Gospel”
“Good news”
Vocabulary…
“Death”
“Separation – body from soul or creation from loving Creator”
