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Growing in Grace / Lesson 03

The Truth About What Really Saves You

Many people believe salvation must be earned through good works or religious observance. But Scripture is clear: salvation is a gift. God loved us while we were still sinners, Jesus became our substitute on the cross, and we are saved solely by grace through faith — not by anything we do.

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Curriculum by Dr. Andrew T. Burggraff · Shepherds Press

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Grow in the Word.

Scripture focus

Read these passages slowly.

John 3:16 ↗Romans 5:8 ↗2 Corinthians 5:21 ↗Ephesians 2:8-9 ↗

Put it into practice

Let the Word shape your life.

  1. What do these verses say God has done to save sinners?
  2. Why can salvation never be earned by good works or religious activity?
  3. Are you trying to make yourself good enough for God in any way? Explain.
  4. How would you explain salvation by grace through faith in your own words?

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Lesson 3 follow-along handout

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