The Roman Road

Introduction: Overview and Importance of Romans

• Introduction to the "Roman Road" concept and a year-long study of the book of Romans.​

• Arguments for the authority, unity, and doctrinal richness of Scripture, especially Romans.​

• Encouragement to meditate on God’s Word for spiritual success.​

Romans: A Test and a Tool

• The message as both a personal faith “test” and an evangelistic “tool”.​

• Self-examination according to biblical standards and the need for personal assurance of salvation.​

The Roman Road: Evangelistic Sequence

• Definition and significance of “The Roman Road” as a method of explaining the Gospel using Romans.​

• Highlighting the need for biblical absolutes and the dangers of moral relativism.​

1. The Problem

• All have sinned (Romans 3:10, 3:23): universal sinfulness of humanity, illustrated through Scripture and life examples.​

2. The Consequences

• The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23): both spiritual and physical death as the result of sin, spiritual alienation from God.​

3. The Provision

• God’s love and Christ’s sacrifice (Romans 5:8): God sent Jesus to die for sinners, offering redemption as a gift.​

4. The Promise

• Salvation through confession and belief (Romans 10:9-10): faith leads to righteousness and transformation; true belief results in changed life and behavior.​

• Example of Zacchaeus as a model of life change upon meeting Jesus.​

5. The Result

• Justification and peace with God (Romans 5:1; 8:1): assurance of salvation, no condemnation, freedom from guilt, opportunity for continued spiritual growth and repentance.​

Application and Invitation

• Emphasis on personal evangelism; statistics on people coming to Christ through relationships.​

• The “Good Person Test” based on the Ten Commandments to emphasize universal need for grace.​

• Practical invitation to accept Christ’s free gift and assurance of salvation.​

Conclusion: Prayer and Commitment

• Leading the congregation in a prayer of repentance and faith.​

• Encouragement to live as new creations in Christ and to support and pray for new believers.