To Love With All Your Heart...Continued from page 4

Fran Sciacca

 

If we don’t understand the “bad news” about ourselves, the good news of the gospel will be pleasant, but not life-changing and compelling. We must face the music before we can truly sing His praises!

 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

10. a. In school, some teachers grade “on a curve” while others use “pass/fail.” Which one of these evaluations does God employ? Explain.

 

 

b. If you had these reversed, what effect would it have on your understanding of the gospel?

 

 

c. When you think about your own relationship with God, which one of the two characterizes your thoughts?

 

 

 

11. a. In light of the biblical truths you’ve discovered in this chapter regarding the status of all people before God, how should you view yourself?

b. How should you view other believers?

 

 

c. How should you view unbelievers?

 

 

 

12. In the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper, write a letter to God. Summarize, in prayer form, what you have discovered about Him, yourself, and your relationship with Him. Be sure to include misconceptions that have been uncovered.