Discussion Questions

• Sin's effects are so deep. Identify 3 ways you see it in your life.
• Think back to when you first received God’s free gift of Christ. Why is it good to do that?
• How can knowing your spiritual genealogy help you share the good news with someone?

Discussion Questions

• How has surrendering to Jesus in the past brought unexpected joy and hope, and where might God be calling you to surrender now?
• In what ways can suffering strip away distractions and help you focus on the hope that only God can give? Can you provide a real-life example?
• How can your experiences of peace with God and the peace of God help you share the hope of Jesus with those who struggle with doubt and fear?

Discussion Questions

• What religious traditions or practices do you tend to rely on for a sense of spiritual validation, and how does embracing faith alone challenge and transform those habits?
• Abraham’s faith wavered at times, but he ultimately held fast to God’s promises. How can you use his example to strengthen your faith during moments of doubt or uncertainty?
• How can you help others recognize that their true worth comes from God’s forgiveness, especially when they are struggling with feelings of unworthiness?

Discussion Questions

• Explain in one minute how someone can be made right with God.
• Do you tend to forget that God is just (and that sin is a horrific offense to his holiness) or that he is the one who justifies (and that through faith in Christ you are actually righteous)?
• How does the Gospel of Christ destroy pride? What area of pride needs to be put to death in your life?

Discussion Questions

• In what ways have you seen God’s faithfulness in your life, even when you were unfaithful?
• How does recognizing our inability to earn or deserve God's favor change the way we approach our relationship with Him?
• How can the truth that God's plan is unshakable, bring you comfort during difficult times?

Discussion Questions

• What marks you as a Christian? Are you trusting in that more than Christ?
• Why do you think it’s easy to justify yourself when you feel the need to?
• How can you help a friend understand the difference between self-justification and Christ-justification?

Discussion Questions

• When do you most often find yourself judging others, and what does this reveal about your own heart?
• How can we resist the temptation to feel morally superior to others, and how does grace help us in this?
• In what areas of your life have you misunderstood God's patience, and how is his kindness calling you to repentance?

Discussion Questions

• Do you see the truths of these verses in your own life before coming to Christ? And do you see fragments of this in your life now?
• Where are you tempted to choose the creation over the Creator?
• How will you intentionally honor and give thanks to God this week?