The Nature of Salvation
B8 – Life through Death – John 12: 23-26
Key Words: Salvation, Cross, Life through Death, Spiritual Life, Following Jesus
- How do we know this verse is talking about salvation?
- How will Jesus be glorified? Does his glorification include the cross… explain?
- What does this indicate about Christ’s love for us?
- Is verse 24 speaking of Jesus, his people, or both?
- Explain the paradox in verse 25. What does Jesus mean by the words ‘love’ and ‘hate?’
- Verse 26 speaks of serving and following Christ… are these conditional for salvation?
- Who does the work of salvation: us or Christ?
- How do we differentiate faith and the fruits of faith?