The Roman Road

Yesterday I preached on the five verses found in the book of Romans that are commonly referred to as "The Roman Road."

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God - Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death - Romans 6:23a

but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord - Romans 6:23b

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 5:1

These short, five verses are a pathway that may be used as an evangelistic tool. When shared in order, they tell the story of the Gospel.

These short, five verses also help us get real with God. In order to have an authentic relationship with God, we must acknowledge who we are and what we do in contrast to God, Himself. When we get real with God, the consequences are humility before Him and an urgent burden to share Him with others.