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:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Which was worse for Jesus on the cross: the pain of crucifixion or the agony of suffering God’s wrath for sin? Explain.
  3. 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.
  4. 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?
  5. When you consider the cost of salvation, what does that say about the value of those for whom the price was paid?
  6. Read Romans 3:19. Explain the purpose of the Old Testament law.
  7. Read Luke 18:9-14. Why is it foolish to base our standing with God on our own good works?
  8. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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