What Is the Romans Road to Salvation?

God’s plan for human salvation is communicated throughout the entirety of Scripture. The Romans Road to salvation is a collection of verses from the New Testament book of Romans that concisely explain God’s salvation plan. 

When arranged in order, these verses form an easy, systematic way of explaining the message of salvation. There are many different versions of the Romans Road with slight variations in Scriptures, but the basic message and method are the same. Many people memorize and use the Romans Road scriptures when sharing the good news

The Romans Road clearly defines:

1.Who needs salvation. Every person needs salvation.

Romans 3:10 - “As it is written, ‘There is none righteous, no, not one.'” 

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” 

2.Why we need salvation. Without salvation we will spend eternity separated from God.

Romans 6:23 - “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” 

3.How God provides salvation. Salvation is a free gift from God who sent Jesus to die for our sins in our place.

Romans 5:8 - “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” 

4.How we receive salvation. Believe in Jesus, and pray the prayer below with a true heart.

Romans 10:9-13 - "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." 

5.The results of salvation. You are adopted as a child of God.

Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Romans 8:10 - "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."  Romans 8:10

Responding to The Romans Road to Salvation

If you believe in your heart what has been shared with you or have read in these verses, you can respond by receiving God’s free gift of salvation today. Here are ten steps on how to take a personal journey down The Romans Road to Salvation, and beyond. Steps nine and ten are for growing in your faith as a disciple of Christ after your salvation living a Christian life.

1. Admit you are a sinner.

2. Understand that as a sinner, you deserve death.

3. Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from sin and death.

4. Repent by turning from your old life of sin to a new life in Christ.

5. Receive, through faith in Jesus Christ, His free gift of salvation by grace.

6. Pray, professing your salvation decision to God, thanking Him for His love and free gift.

7. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.

8. Christians must publicly confess their faith and give thanks for their salvation.

9. Unite with a Bible-believing church that welcomes you into their church family.

10. Share with others your faith and salvation experience of accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior.

Prayer of Salvation

If you want to accept Jesus as your Savior, please pray this aloud: 

"Lord Jesus, I believe that I was born in sin and need salvation. I repent of my sins and surrender my life. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I believe in you, Jesus, and ask that you make my heart your home, and with all my heart I confess aloud that Jesus is my Savior and Lord. Thank you, Jesus, for saving me.

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