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John¡¯s Gospel

(John 1-11):

One Word,

One Life,

One Way

PERSONAL STUDY GUIDE

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The ABC¡¯s Of Salvation

Some people think a personal relationship with God is something only theologians can comprehend. Actually, God¡¯s plan of salvation is simple enough for everyone to understand. Here are the ABC¡¯s of salvation.

Admit

Admit to God that you are a sinner. All persons need salvation. Each of us has a

problem the Bible calls sin. Sin is a refusal to acknowledge God¡¯s authority over our

lives. Everyone who does not live a life of perfect obedience to the Lord is guilty of

sin. ¡°For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God¡± (Romans 3:23). Since

none of us is perfect, all of us are sinners (Romans 3:10-18).

The result of sin is spiritual death (Romans 6:23). Spiritual death means eternal

separation from God. By God¡¯s perfect standard we are guilty of sin and therefore

subject to the punishment for sin, which is separation from God. Admitting that

you are a sinner and separated from God is the first step of repentance, which is

turning from sin and self and turning toward God.

Believe

Believe in Jesus Christ as God¡¯s Son and receive Jesus¡¯ gift of forgiveness from

sin. God loves each of us. God offers us salvation. Although we have done nothing

to deserve His love and salvation, God wants to save us. In the death of Jesus on the

cross, God provided salvation for all who would repent of their sins and believe in

Jesus. ¡°For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life¡± (John 3:16).

Confess

Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to others. After you have

received Jesus Christ into your life, share your decision with another person. Tell

your pastor or a Christian friend about your decision. Following Christ¡¯s example,

ask for baptism by immersion in your local church as a public expression of your

faith. ¡°That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in

thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with

the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made

unto salvation¡± (Romans 10:9-10).

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Land of

Jesus¡¯ Ministry

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JOHN 4:1¨C42; 10:40; 11:7

LUKE 9:51¨C56; 17:11¨C19; 18:31¨C19:9

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Lake

Huleh

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City

City (uncertain location)

Ptolemais (Acco)

Travels of Jesus

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Scythopolis

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SAMARIA

DECAPOLIS

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Jesus visits Samaria,

but is rejected

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Gadara

Tabor

Nain

Ginae (Jenin)

Site where Jerusalem

Christians fled just

before Rome destroyed

Jerusalem in A.D. 70

Salim

Sebaste

(Samaria)

Mt. Ebal

Jesus addresses a Samaritan

woman at Jacob¡¯s Well

R.

Acrabeta

Lebonah

Ephraim

(Ophrah)

Jord an

Arimathea

Jabbok

Sychar

Mt. Gerizim

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Gedor

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Geba

Beth-shearim

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GAULANITIS

Chorazin

Bethsaida

Capernaum

Gennesaret

Gergesa

Sea of

Gabara

Magdala

Galilee Gamala

Cana

Arbela

Route to Jerusalem

through Perea

Mt. Carmel

33 N

Merom

Upper

Galilee

Jordan R .

Mountain peak

32 N

PEREA

Jericho

Emmaus

Jerusalem

Mt.

Nebo

Bethany

Bethlehem

JUDEA

The road where the

story of the good

Samaritan takes place

Esbus

(Heshbon)

Site where John the

Baptist was beheaded

Machaerus

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This periodical is designed for adults

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DEAN REGISTER wrote these lessons drawn

from John 1¨C11. He is the founding and senior pastor of Crosspoint Community Church

in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Dean received Jesus as Savior at age 9 and

began a journey of faith that led to his surrender to God¡¯s call to ministry at age 20. He

holds degrees from Valdosta State University

(B.A.), Reformed Theological Seminary (Th.M.)

and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.; Th.D.). He has served as pastor of

churches in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Mississippi. He also served two terms

as president of the Mississippi Baptist Convention. He is frequently enlisted to speak at

state and national events for church leaders

and is a veteran writer of LifeWay materials.

Dean is married to Sharon, his high school

sweetheart. They have two adult children,

who are also married and who have given

Dean and Sharon seven grandchildren.

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