WINDSOR FULL GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH
GROUP BIBLE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS       

John 3:1-13 (B)

 

Jesus and the salvation ladder

 

1. 1)  Can you explain salvation with the ladder-climbing illustration?

    2)  What is your opinion on the claim that anyone can be saved as long as he/she is sincere in the religion of choice?

    3)  What is your opinion on mountain - climbing theory proposed by the religions? (John 14:6)

 

2. 1)  When Jesus said, ¡°you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.", what did Jesus refer to? (Genesis 28:10-13)

    2)  What does it mean that ¡°You shall see heaven open¡±?

    3)  What does it mean that Jesus (as the ladder) is the only one who came down from heaven? (v.13)

    4)  Can this ladder be seen by people?          

    5)  Can the earnest and sincere people see this ladder of salvation?

    6)  If they can¡¯t see the ladder, why can¡¯t they?  (Matthew 13:13-14)

 

3. 1) How did you find this ladder of salvation?

    2) What did Jesus say in John 15:16?

 

4. 1) What do you need to get on this ladder of salvation?

    2) What can water (the Word of God) and the Holy Spirit do to help your get on the ladder of salvation?

         a. John 15:3        b. John 16:8                 C. 2 Timothy 3:15       d. 1 Corinthians 12:3  

 

5. 1)  What did Jesus mean when He said that the Holy Spirit comes and goes as He pleases? (v.8)

    2)  What is the meaning of the scripture from 2 Corinthians 6:2, ¡°now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.¡±

 

6. 1)  What should you be careful of once you get on the salvation ladder?

    2)  What is the difference between believing Jesus and trusting in Jesus?

    3)  What does it mean to trust in Jesus?

    4)  What is your evidence that you have completely trusted in Jesus?

(1) In your heart                                                 (2) In your actions.

 

7.  What are angels doing while they are climbing up and descending down on the ladder? (John 1:51)

 

8. 1)  What is your impression on practicing religions?

    2)  What is your impression on practicing Christianity?

 

Life Application:

 

1.      Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?

2.      Will you entrust your life to Jesus and continue to cling onto Him?

3.      Do you have peace in your heart? If not, Why?

 

Prayer:

 

Thank you, Heavenly Father for your love. We are all sinners and cannot reach heaven. You have brought Jesus down from heaven as the salvation ladder. We believe that whoever gets on the ladder of Jesus can reach heaven. Thank you, Holy Spirit! You have revealed the truth through the Word of God. I will never make a self-effort to get into heaven. The Holy Spirit has given us the bold faith through the Word of God to get on the salvation ladder of Jesus. Please help us to cling onto Jesus until finally reaching heaven. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!