Identity: Discussion Guide

Reading 1: Freely Saved (Ephesians 2:1-10)

1. Any reflections or questions on Reading 1? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

2. What have you been saved from? Why did God save you? How is your life different?

Reading 2: Graciously Adopted (Romans 8:14-17)

3. Any reflections or questions on Reading 2? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

4. What are the benefits of being adopted by God? How do you feel about calling God, “Dad”?

Reading 3: Eternally Loved (Romans 8:31-39)

5. Any reflections or questions on Reading 3? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

6. What is God’s response to the shame we feel about our weakness and failure? Do you feel this?

Reading 4: Wonderfully Designed (Psalm 139:13-16)

7. Any reflections or questions on Reading 4? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

8. Are you happy with the way God has made you? Why or why not? Do you have any idea of God’s purpose for you?

Reading 5: Continually Forgiven (1 John 1:8-2:2)

9. Any reflections or questions on Reading 5? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

10. What does it mean to confess our sins? How often should we do it?  Does God ever not forgive?

11. In light of the first three readings, how would you respond to the question, “What is a Christian?”

12. How are you going spiritually and personally? What other things would you like to talk about?