Bible Study Lesson 1

Why do I need a Savior?
The Bible gives the answer to the question of why we need to be saved. Not only does it answer why, but it tells us how we can take advantage of God’s plan of love for us today.

What is sin?
1. How do the following verses define sin?

• 1 John 3:4
• James 4:17
• 1 John 5:17
• Romans 14:23
• Proverbs 24:9

2. Who has sinned? Romans 3:23

3. What are the wages of sin? Romans 6:23

4. How does Isaiah 64:6 describe man’s efforts to be good?

5. Can a man save himself by following the commandments and living a good life? Ephesians 2:8-9

Jesus the Savior!
1. What did the angels call Jesus in Luke 2:11?

2. What would Jesus do as the Savior? Matthew 1:21

3. For what reason did Jesus become a Savior? Acts 3:21

4. Who did the Samaritans say Jesus was the Savior of? John 4:42

5. Who does God save? 1 Timothy 4:10

6. Why was Jesus sent to this world? 1 John 4:14

7. Why was God concerned about us? John 3:16

8. What was the name of our Savior? Titus 3:6

9. Is there any other saving name? Acts 4:12

10. Why did Jesus save us? Titus 2:14

11. What are the tree parts of the gospel message that saves us?

• 1 Corinthians 15: 2-3
• 1 Corinthians 15:4
• 1 Corinthians 14:4