The root of the question

In his lesson “Are you saved?” comments, Omar C. García, Minister of Missions and Evangelism, Kingsland Baptist Church, Katy, Texas posed the follow two questions:

“If God gave a test for being a good person, what grade would you get? What do you think God would consider a passing grade? (see Matt. 5:48)”

Ask class members to listen as you read key elements of Laura’s testimony aloud. Acting for Laura, have them share answers to the questions asked by Omar. What grade would Laura get? Why do you think God would consider giving her a passing grade? Remind the class of what Omar says: “A person receives salvation only by trusting in Jesus Christ.” Would Laura pass?

Ask a class member in advance to be prepared to share his/her testimony at this time. Everyone will listen with great interest.

The lesson title “Are you saved?” invites a simple yes or no answer. It is too easy to fool oneself in this case and miss the root of the question. You may want to re-title the lesson to “How do you know your sins are forgiven?” As an exercise you could ask the class to contrast possible answers to “Are you saved?” verses “How do you know your sins are forgiven?” This would lead to lots of interaction. You could pass out the test shown at the bottom of this link from Charity Baptist’s website.