For Seekers of the Truth - Let the Bible speak for itself!
This article is designed to help you explore Scripture for yourself using a simple self-discovery Bible method called SOS. It is a simple process - for each block of scripture apply these three questions:
- S — What does the passage SAY?
- O — What must I OBEY or apply?
- S — Who can I SHARE this with?
Each section below asks a question and provides Bible passages so you can discover the answers directly from Scripture.
Question 1 — Who Is Jesus?
Read:
- John 1:1–14
- Colossians 1:15–20
- Hebrews 1
Ask:
- What titles are given to Jesus?
- What existed before creation?
- What role does Jesus have in creation?
- Who receives worship in these passages?
Question 2 — What Did the Cross Accomplish?
Read:
- Isaiah 53
- Romans 3:21–26
- 2 Corinthians 5:18–21
Ask:
- Who acts to save in these passages?
- Who provides atonement?
- Is forgiveness something God does alone, or through someone?
- Who bears sin, guilt, and judgment?
Question 3 — How Is Salvation Received?
Read:
- John 3:16–18, 36
- Romans 10:9–13
- Acts 16:30–31
Ask:
- Who is called upon for salvation?
- What must be believed about Jesus?
- What does it mean to “call on His name”?
Why does Paul quote Joel 2:32 (Hebrew Bible) in that Romans passage?
“Everyone who calls on the name of YHWH shall be saved.”
(This is unambiguous — the speaker is Yahweh Himself. The Greek Septuagint Hebrew Bible substitutes the Greek title 'Kyrios' - Lord, wherever YHWH - Yahweh, is used as the name of God.)
- Why does Paul ask us to confess that Jesus is Lord (Kyrios) in Romans 10:9 and then Quotes Joel 2:32 (using Jesus as Lord) in Romans 10:12? What is Paul trying to tell you?!
Question 4 — If Jesus Is Only a Perfect Man…
Read:
- Matthew 28:17
- John 20:28–31
- Mark 2:5–12
- Philippians 2:9–11
Ask:
- Why are people commanded to worship Him?
- Why are prayers and salvation directed to Him?
- Why does He forgive sins?
- Why is His name above every name?
Question 5 — What Is Jesus’ Role at the End?
Read:
- Matthew 25:31–46
- Acts 17:30–31
- John 5:22–29
- 2 Timothy 4:1
Ask:
- Who brings about judgment?
- Who sits as judge?
- Who raises the dead?
- Why has judgment been entrusted to Him?
Question 6 — Where Will Jesus Sit and Reign?
Read:
- Daniel 7:13–14
- Psalm 110:1
- Matthew 26:64
- Revelation 5:9–14
- Revelation 22:1–5
Ask:
- Where is Jesus positioned at the end?
- What authority is given to Him?
- Who shares God’s throne?
- Who receives eternal worship?
Take your time. Read carefully. Let Scripture answer Scripture. Ask what the text says, how it should be obeyed, and who you might share it with.
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