Self-Study Guide

1. Why do some Christians lack the assurance of their salvation? (See "Millions Are Not Sure")
2. What do you believe intellectually about Christ? By what evidence do you know these beliefs to be true? (See "Intellectual Commitment")
3. According to the following passages, who is Jesus Christ?
   
   a. Mark 1:1
   
   b. John 1:1, 14
   
   c. John 10:30
   
   d. John 14:6
4. Why were Jesus' miracles recorded for us? (See John 20:30,31)
5. Why did Jesus have to die?
   
   a. Hebrews 9:22
   
   b. 1 Peter 1:18, 19
   
   c. 1 Corinthians 15:3
6. In John 1:12, what is the relation between the words "receive" and "believe"?
7. What does knowing who Jesus Christ is mean to you? What scriptural assurances do you have that your salvation is more than emotion (based on the following verses)?
   
   a. Romans 8:16
   
   b. Ephesians 1:3-11
   
   c. l John 5:11-13
8. What emphasis do you think Christ placed on emotions during His earthly ministry? What do these two Scripture passages show?
   
   a. Mark 8:12
   
   b. Luke 10:21
9. How can emotions deceive you? (See "Emotional Commitment")
10. What happens as you begin to know God better? (See "Volitional Commitment")
11. What does God's Word say about faith? (See Romans 1:17; 14:23; Hebrews 11:6)
12. Why does becoming a Christian involve an act of the will? And why are some people reluctant to accept Christ? (See also 2 Corinthians 4:2-4)
13. What kind of confirmation should you have that you have become a Christian? (See "Assurance of Salvation is Possible")
14. How can you give God control of your life?
15. From Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:34-38; 10:21, 29-30; and John 3:1-21, explain Christ's advice and promises to those who hesitate to accept Him as Savior.
16. How can you be sure of your salvation and position in Christ? (See John 3:16; 10:28-29; l John 5:11-13)
17. How would you relate Matthew 21:22 to salvation and a Christian's assurance of his salvation?
18. Think of someone who is unsure of his salvation. What will you do this week to help this person gain assurance of his salvation and realize his position in Christ?