Man’s Problem – A. Guilt before God 1. Not righteous

The Solution in Christ – “Through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous” (Rom. 5:19)

Man’s Problem – 2. Not understanding

The Solution in Christ – “The Son of God has come, and has given us understanding” (I John 5:20)

Man’s Problem – 3. Not seeking God

The Solution in Christ – “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10)

Man’s Problem – 4. Turned away from God

The Solution in Christ – “You were . . . straying . . . but now you have returned to the Shepherd” (I Peter 2:25)

Man’s Problem – 5. All have become useless

The Solution in Christ – “These qualities . . . render you neither useless nor unfruitful in . . . Christ” (2 Peter 1:8)

Man’s Problem – 6. No good works

The Solution in Christ – “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10)

Man’s Problem – B. Slavery to sin

The Solution in Christ – “Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death” (Romans 8:2)

Man’s Problem – C. Facing death

The Solution in Christ – “He who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life” (John 5:24)

Man’s Problem – D. Facing the wrath of God

The Solution in Christ – “Justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him” (Romans 5:9)

– taken from the Fundamentals of the Faith workbook (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009), p. 44.