As we study the book of Romans, we are seeing one of the clearest explanations of the gospel in all of Scripture — the good news of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ.
One natural response to that good news is learning how to share it with others.
My prayer is that this resource encourages you. You don’t need to have every answer or say everything perfectly. Sometimes it simply begins with being willing to tell someone the good news of Jesus.
Below is a simple outline from Romans that can help guide you as you share the gospel with others.
Pastor Brian
One natural response to that good news is learning how to share it with others.
My prayer is that this resource encourages you. You don’t need to have every answer or say everything perfectly. Sometimes it simply begins with being willing to tell someone the good news of Jesus.
Below is a simple outline from Romans that can help guide you as you share the gospel with others.
Pastor Brian
Summary
- The Problem — Everyone has sinned (Romans 3:23)
- The Consequence — Sin leads to death (Romans 6:23a)
- The Gift — God offers eternal life (Romans 6:23b)
- The Solution — Jesus died for our sins (Romans 5:8)
- The Response — Believe and confess Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9)
1. Start with the Problem: Sin
Key Scripture:
Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
- Every person has sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard.
- Sin includes both the wrong we do and the good we fail to do.
- Because God is holy, sin separates us from Him.
2. Explain the Consequence of Sin
Key Scripture:
Romans 6:23a — “For the wages of sin is death.”
Romans 6:23a — “For the wages of sin is death.”
- Sin has a real cost.
- The result of sin is death and separation from God.
- “Wages” means what we earn — death is what sin ultimately leads to.
3. Share the Good News: God’s Gift
Key Scripture:
Romans 6:23b — “But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23b — “But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- God did not leave us in our sin.
- Instead, He offers eternal life as a free gift.
4. Explain What Jesus Did
Key Scripture:
Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to deal with the problem of sin.
- Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life
- He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins
- He rose from the dead
5. Explain How Someone Responds
Key Scripture:
Romans 10:9 — “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.”
Romans 10:9 — “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.”
- Salvation is received by trusting in Jesus.
- This means believing in His resurrection and confessing Him as Lord.
6. Invite a Response
After sharing the gospel, invite the person to respond.
You might say something like:
“If you’ve never trusted Jesus before, today could be the day. You can confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible promises that when you do, you will be saved.”
You might say something like:
“If you’ve never trusted Jesus before, today could be the day. You can confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible promises that when you do, you will be saved.”