I first heard about the “Roman Road” when I was dating my then-boyfriend (but now-husband), John.
The Roman Road is a “path” of five Scripture verses through the book of Romans that you can use to explain the gift of salvation and lead someone to Christ.
Over the years, I’ve read Romans dozens and dozens of times, and each of my Bibles now highlights all the key verses. But then I decided to get prepared—really prepared.
I found the Roman Road, and I wrote the first verse, Romans 3:23, in the inside cover of my Bible. This verse was already underlined, but to make it easy to remember what was next, I wrote Romans 6:23 in the margin (right next to Romans 3:23). At Romans 6:23, I wrote Romans 5:8 in the margin. (Are you getting the picture?) At Romans 5:8, I wrote Romans 10:9-10. And at Romans 10:9-10, I drew an arrow down to Romans 10:13. How easy was that?
At Romans 10:13, I also wrote a summary of what all these passages mean. These are just a few words that will help me explain salvation to someone God will bring in my path.
So now I’m prepared. It seriously only took TWO minutes. But for someone that God leads into my life these verses could transform eternity!
So here is a summary of the verses, and a list of my key words I added to the margin of the last one. And, if I may be so bold, maybe you should prepare, too. What are you waiting for?
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Romans 5:8
Romans 10:9-10
Romans 10:13
Key words:
—RECOGNIZE SIN
—REPENT
—ASK FOR GRACE
—TURN OVER YOUR LIFE
—LET JESUS BE LORD
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Wow! The same has been on my mind. Just wrote and published this post 2 days ago.
http://www.the-how-to-guru.com/2013/02/how-to-live-forever.html
Blessings,
The How to Guru
Hi Tricia, thank you for sharing this. I’m currently memorizing the book of Romans (something I never imagined I would do). It’s a long journey but I’m glad God has me on it. I’ve read it many times too, but as it seeps inside my heart through memorization I am really getting the graciousness of this book in a new way. Blessings my friend. Oh, and what is your favorite part?