If you were filling out a form that asked your religion, what would you write?
- What are your earliest impressions of God?
- What do you think it means to have a “relationship” with God?
- Look for an illustration/story that stands out to you?
- Thinking about the portrait of Jesus and the door with no handle on Jesus’ side, how do you feel/think about this?
- How would you characterize your relationship with God?
- When it is said that Christianity will make a change in your character, how do you feel?
- Nicky said that it is important to base our faith on the promises of the Bible rather than on our own feelings. Why is that so important?
- What were some of the promises in the Bible that Nicky talks about? Which of those promises is most meaningful for you?
- Do you think it is arrogant of someone to say they are sure they are going to heaven?
- What are some examples of people trying to be ‘good enough’ for God to be pleased with them?
- Nicky said the Holy Spirit helps us to be sure of our faith in Christ, because we see changes in our lives. What changes have you experienced in your character or relationships with others (little or significant)?
- Last week we talked about “Why did Jesus Die?”. Today Nicky spoke about that again. How is the death of Jesus relevant to a relationship with God?
- What is your biggest take away from the message?
