THE FAITH GAUGE

(John 9:35-41)

I. GAUGING ____________________ FAITH
A. CHARACTERISTICS OF SAVING FAITH
1. __________________ in Jesus and the benefits he purchased on the cross.

2. Lives with ____________ because of Jesus.

3. Lives with ______________ because of Jesus.

4. ______________ in Jesus.

5. ______________ Jesus.

6. ________________ Jesus.

II. GAUGING _________________ FAITH
A. CHARACTERISTICS OF PSEUDO FAITH
1. ___________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

TRUTH POINT:
The solution for our sin problem is to ______________ in Jesus.

THE FAITH GUAGE

John 9:35-41

Discussion Questions

1. Explain the idea that everyone has faith. Why is this true? Can you think of a few examples of unbelieving friends who have faith? What or who is the object of their faith?

2. Where do you see the problem of unresolved guilt in our culture? How does the gospel address the vexing problem of guilt?

3. Why is the question that Jesus poses to the beggar in John 9:35 so crucial? How do you respond to this question?

4. What are some of the characteristics of saving faith? How can your Christian friends help encourage your faith this week?

5. What are some practical steps that you can take this week to build your faith? What role does the Word of God have? What role does the Holy Spirit play?

6. How does Ephesians 3:14-19 encourage your faith today?

7. What are some of the characteristics of pseudo faith? Is pseudo faith unique to the Pharisees? Where have you seen pseudo faith expressed recently?

8. The solution for our sin problem is to believe in Jesus. How would you describe the essence of saving faith to an unbelieving friend?

9. The Reformers celebrating the biblical reality of sola fide – faith alone! How can we guard the sola fide principle? Why is it so important to guard the sola fide principle?