Being a Baptist has its perks. I was born on a Wednesday, and I'm not kidding you, I was in the church nursery that Sunday morning. It is what it is, and I have been grateful to Jesus since the day I was born for the good teaching and training I received from my Baptist parents who were raised by good Christian Baptists, who were raised by good Christian Baptists, who...you get the point. For any and all, this message is for those who have not accepted Christ as their Savior, and for those who are hoping to help others find their way to Christ.
I know that not everyone was born into a loving and caring family, and I know that some loving and caring families are not believers in Jesus, like mine was/is. For that reason, I want to share with you the means and way to find Jesus as your Lord today. It's too important to just ignore, and as a follower I know the benefits and security of knowing I am not only forgiven for all the things I've done, but I have an eternal promise that I'll be spared an eternity in Hell. It's a hard thing to discuss with anyone who doesn't want to understand God's love. You can't lead unreasonable people to Christ, only those who are looking to find the truth. I'm sharing with you, that truth today!
I did NOT create the Roman Road to Salvation, but will cheerfully pass it on to you, and hope that you will pass it on to more. God bless you, and may He keep you in His heart and show His face to you, every day of your life here on Earth, and every eternal moment hereafter.
The Roman Road to Salvation is a quick and easy reference guide that gives you 5 steps, easy peasy steps, to becoming born again. It starts with why you are on the Road to begin with. Are you seeking Jesus? If you are, read the following verses, think about them, take them as being authentic, and find your way. Blessings.
THE ROMAN ROAD TO SALVATION - - Follow it.
Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God." That word ALL includes me, and it includes you. No one is exempt. We have all sinned. Because we are sinners, we fall short of what is perfect, and only that which is perfect can be with Almighty God. That presents a problem for all of us.
Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this while we were still sinners Christ died for us" OK, problem solved. Jesus came from Heaven to Earth to show us the way - He is in fact the only reason we can be saved. He died, but more importantly, He arose from the grave and is our salvation.
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the (free) gift of God is eternal life through Jesus". THERE, do you see it? God wanted to be with us, Jesus came to Earth as a sacrifice for us, and through HIS blood, we are saved - - but how? What do we have to do in order for that to actually happen?
Romans 10:9-10 (9) "If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (10). For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."
There you go - you must believe. It's not hard to do when you realize that the very air you've been breathing all this time didn't come from you, from a scientist, or any man, but from a loving and giving Creator who wants to be with you eternally.
... and finally,
Romans 10:13 "Everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved." That everyone again, includes me, and it includes you. God cannot lie. It is impossible for God to lie. So if He says you'll be saved, you'll be saved.
It seems so simple because it is simple:
1. Are you a sinner? Yes
2. Do you need to be saved? Yes
3. Did God provide you a way? Yes
4. Do you believe Jesus is the way? That He is in fact, the Son of the Almighty God?
5. If you believe He is, and He is, will you accept Him as your personal Savior? Someone to lead, guide, and instruct you? That's your choice, and I pray you will. There is a simple prayer you can pray if you aren't familiar with prayer. If you are familiar with prayer, just talk to Jesus and ask Him to come into your life, and to forgive you of your sins. The simple "Sinner's Prayer" is this:
"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior."
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