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2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not
realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?

An individual can know he/she is saved only on the basis of whether they are trusting in Christ’s life and
death for their sin problem (1 John 5:11-13) and one’s lifestyle demonstrates that they have repented
and turned from their sin (previous life-style) and headed a different direction.

A true believer will also discover that when the Holy Spirit came to reside within his life, He brought with
Him a special gift to serve others within the body of Christ.

5.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What is the FIRST thing a person must understand in order to be saved?

2. What are the consequences of sin?

3. How was our sin problem resolved?

4. How does a person receive salvation?

5. How do you reconciled the fact that God chose us to be saved, but every person must by an act of
free will, believe?

6. Briefly explain what the Gospel is.

7. What is the problem with telling children to “ask Jesus in their heart” for salvation?

8. What is the problem with having a person “commit their life” to Christ for salvation?

9-10. Give two ways a person KNOWS for sure that he is saved.

5.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

What characteristics in your life indicate that your faith in Christ is genuine?

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