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Current Discussion GUide
I Can’t Believe that… Jesus Is The Only Way
Written by Nathan Gelsinger and Liz Ditty
- Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqPx1i934pA
- What stood out to you from this video?
- In the video, Corey suggests, “When people say that all religions are the same, that sounds really humble and tolerant.” Why does he go on to say that those claims are actually exclusive?
- What are some examples of situations in which most people believe that narrow ideas are good?
- Does the media represent Christianity accurately? Do Christians represent Christianity accurately?
- Why or Why not?
- Read Romans 10:9-17 together
- Note To leaders – This passage discussed the openness of Christianity. It is an open invite from the God of the universe to come and be a part of this kingdom that He has created. It is called the Church. The existence of the Church is the gift of God that allows mankind a pathway back to God through brokenness caused by sin. The reality is that all faiths and truth claims are exclusive. This is not specific to Christianity. The opportunity to become a Christian is wide open to all, and it involves an exclusive belief in Jesus as God.
- Who has Jesus invited into the Kingdom of God?
- How do you think the exclusivity and openness of the Gospel/Christianity should affect our expressions of living?
- Think about your own life and where you are represented in verses 14-15. People are sending, preaching, telling, hearing, believing, and calling upon Christ. Where are you at in regards to these different areas in your own life right now?
- Read through John 3:15-21; 11:17-27
- What can we learn from these passages about the blessings of being part of the Kingdom of God?
- What was Jesus’ purpose on earth?
- How does this passage compare to the thought, “All roads lead to heaven”?
- Who is forgiveness and salvation exclusive too?
- Read Romans 5:1-5
- What do these verses tell us we “stand in” and can “boast about”?
- How have you experienced this pathway in your life? What did it produce?
- Prayer Time
- Adoration: Let’s take time to worship God in the fullness of who He is as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Confession: Let’s approach God and ask Him to forgive us for the sin we have done or the things we have failed to do that could separate us from His presence. Jesus came to reconcile us and gave His life so we could be forgiven.
- Thanksgiving: Thank God for what he has done and how he has expressed Himself through the person of Jesus. Thank God for all his other good gifts in your life as well.
- Help: In what area of your life do you need the self-giving character, eternal wisdom, and incredible power of God to be present with you?
Additional Resources
The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel
Click Here For a Downloadable Version of the Discussion Guide
Mid-Season Training Report
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