Key Ideas
Faith Fact
The Holy Spirit teaches me.
Faith Verse
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT)
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Question of the Day: What is the best gift you have ever received?
Read about It
Read: Ephesians 2:8–9
When you believe in Jesus dying to take your place and forgive your sins, you are forgiven of your sins and receive the most amazing gift you will ever receive. This is the gift of salvation. None of us deserve this gift, there is nothing we can do to earn this gift, and yet God loves us so much that He freely gives it to us. This gift of salvation is only possible because of Jesus’ work on the Cross.
These verses are an amazing reminder that we cannot earn our way into heaven. The only way we can receive salvation and go to heaven is because of what Jesus did on the Cross. When we accept His gift of salvation, our sins are forgiven and we are saved. How amazing is that!
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did God save us by? Answer 1. Grace (Ephesians 2:8)
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| Question 2. When did He save us?
Answer 2. When we believed (Ephesians 2:8)
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| Question 3. What makes salvation possible?
Answer 3. Jesus’ work on the cross
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| Question 4. Why do you think the Bible says that salvation is not about the good things we have done?
Answer 4. So that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:9)
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| Question 5. How does knowing salvation cannot be earned impact you?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
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Pray about It
God, thank You so much for the gift of salvation and for loving me. I know that I still make mistakes and I can’t earn Your love, but You freely give it to me and forgive me. I know I can put my trust and faith in You. I love You. Amen.