Salvation by grace alone through faith alone makes perfect sense when we grasp the high price Jesus paid to make us right with God.
Talking Points:
- Jesus took on the sins of the world. He absorbed the righteous wrath of God. God punished Jesus for those sins, as a substitute for those who will come to him. Galatians 6:14
- Despite the gravity of what happened on the cross, we celebrate what Jesus did there because that’s where our sin was dealt with once and for all. Psalm 103:12
- What Jesus accomplished there is the greatest transaction that has ever occurred. The value of the cross bestows incredible value and worth upon us. 1 Peter 1:18-19
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Which was worse for Jesus on the cross: the pain of crucifixion or the agony of suffering God’s wrath for sin? Explain.
- Read Matthew 27:46. Which was worse for Jesus on the cross: the agony of suffering God’s wrath for sin, or the anguish of separation from the Father? Explain.
- Read 1 Peter 1:18-19. According to Peter, what was the purpose of Jesus’ sacrifice? What it is that makes the blood of Christ precious?
- When you consider the cost of salvation, what does that say about the value of those for whom the price was paid?
- Read Romans 3:19. Explain the purpose of the Old Testament law.
- Read Luke 18:9-14. Why is it foolish to base our standing with God on our own good works?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
