Question 27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?

No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless God in His mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining the effects of sin and enabling works of culture for human well-being.

Kids Answer: No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith.

Key Scripture: Romans 5:17

Additional Scripture: Romans 8:29-30; Romans 9:11-13; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:21

God’s word tells us that before the foundation of the world He chose a people for Himself and determined to save them from the penalty of sin. If you are in Christ you can find great joy knowing that God had you in mind, not just as part of a collective group, but you, individually. He loves you by name. He died for you by name. He had your sin in mind when He bore God’s wrath and He had your name in mind when He declared His people righteous. Christ came to make a way for you tobecomeapartofHisfamily. He loves you; Hediedforyou; Hebore your penalty for sin on the cross. How encouraging to know that God loves you so much that He was willing to send His Son into the world to be your Savior. Scripture promises us that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Salvation is embraced when we place our faith in Christ and rest in the saving work that He accomplished in our place.

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

Can someone become part of God’s family through good works?
How did you become saved?