The Romans Road
1. The Problem: The Universality of Sin
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
1. The Problem: The Universality of Sin
This step establishes that all people have sinned and are separated from God.
Romans 3:23 (ESV)
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"
2. The Consequence: The Penalty for Sin
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
1. The Problem: The Universality of Sin
This step highlights the severe consequence of sin: spiritual death and separation from God.
Romans 6:23 (ESV)
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
This step pivots to the hope found in Jesus Christ, demonstrating God's immense love for us.
Romans 5:8 (ESV)
"but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
4. The Response: The Way to Salvation
5. The Assurance: The Result of Salvation
3. The Solution: God's Provision for Sin
This step is the call to action, explaining how an individual must personally respond to God's gift—through faith.
Romans 10:9 (ESV)
"because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
5. The Assurance: The Result of Salvation
5. The Assurance: The Result of Salvation
5. The Assurance: The Result of Salvation
This final step confirms the resulting peace and assurance for those who have placed their faith in Christ.
Romans 5:1 (ESV)
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."