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The Gospel in Visual Vernacular

Visual VernacularGospel Overview

Passage: Creation to the Cross

Summary

The Gospel is the good news that the holy God saves sinners through Jesus Christ. God created all things and is holy. Man has sinned against God and deserves judgment. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man, lived without sin, died on the cross as a substitute for sinners, and rose again from the dead. God commands all people to repent and believe in Christ.

Scripture References

  • Genesis 1:1 -- In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
  • Romans 3:23 -- For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
  • Romans 6:23 -- For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  • Romans 5:8 -- But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 -- Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

Teaching Outline

  1. God created all things.
  2. God is holy.
  3. Man sinned against God.
  4. Sin brings guilt and judgment.
  5. Jesus Christ came to save sinners.
  6. Jesus died on the cross.
  7. Jesus rose again.
  8. God commands repentance and faith.

Discussion Questions

  1. Who is God?
  2. What is sin?
  3. Why do sinners need a Savior?
  4. What did Jesus do on the cross?
  5. What does it mean to repent and believe?

Source: Jesus Film Project / Renew Deaf Media ยท Used with permission

https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/evangelism.html/rescue-project-gospel-in-visual-vernacular/portuguese-brazil.html

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