Are You Following Rules or Following Jesus? Questions for Discussion and Reflection

In Not a Fan Kyle Idleman writes, “I believe in the assurance of our salvation, I also believe that we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). When it comes to where we will spend eternity we can’t be afraid to ask the hard questions and take an honest look at the answers that our lives offer.” (Page 102)

Read John 8:2-11.

What purpose did the Law serve for this woman and her accusers? (See also 1 Timothy 1:8-11.)

How might Jesus’ instructions to this woman relate to the admonition in Philippians 2:12 to “work out your salvation”?

Compare Philippians 2:12 with Ephesians 2:8-10. Why is it important to distinguish between “working out” one’s salvation with “working for” one’s salvation?

What evidences of genuine salvation are revealed in the following Scriptures?

Romans 8:7--

2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 1:8-10--

1 Corinthians 10:31--

1 John 2:9-14; 3:14--

1 John 2:`5-17; 4:7-12--

John 15:1-6; Ephesians 4:12-16--

Matthew 7:21; Romans 16:26; 1 Peter 1:2,22; 1 John 2:3-5--

This week read chapters eleven, Take up your cross daily-- an everyday death and twelve, Wherever. What about there? in Kyle Idleman’s book Not A Fan.

 

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