How To Save Someones Life Today

Thought for the Day

If you had to share the gospel with someone right now, no preparing, would you be ready? 

The last command that Jesus gave us was to spread the Gospel to all nations. - "Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:18-19

In 2 Timothy 4:1-2 it is our duty as a Church. - "In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction."

In Acts 22:30 we are shown that the Holy Spirit will increase our opportunities to share our faith - "The next day, since the commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them."

So, are you ready to share the Gospel at a moments notice? If your answer is no, or you do not feel comfortable, what is holding you back? Lack of knowledge of the Bible? You are not bold? Afraid?

First off, all God expects us to do is share what He has done in our lives, He also promises that the Holy Spirit will give us words to speak.

Here are a couple of suggestions that I would have to give to you: Carry around two Bibles with you. One is your personal Bible. Have a verse that you can start with, like John 3:16. From that verse write the next verse that you would like to go to, like Romans 3:23, then have the next, and the next one, and so on. This is called the Romans Road.

Romans Road clearly defines:
Who needs salvation.
Why we need salvation.
How God provides salvation.
How we receive salvation.
The results of salvation.
Romans Road of Salvation

Everyone needs salvation because we have all sinned. 

Romans 3:10-12, and 23 
As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” ... For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (NLT)
The price (or consequence) of sin is death. 

Romans 6:23 
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)

Jesus Christ died for our sins. He paid the price for our death. 
Romans Road lays out the plan of salvation through a series of Bible verses from the book of Romans. When arranged in order, these verses form an easy, systematic way of explaining the message of salvation. There are many different versions of Romans Road with slight variations in Scriptures, but the basic message and method is the same. Many evangelical missionaries, evangelists and lay people memorize and use Romans Road when sharing the good news.

Romans 5:8 
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (NLT)
We receive salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. 

Romans 10:9-10, and 13 
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. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved ... For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (NLT). Salvation through Jesus Christ brings us into a relationship of peace with God. 

Romans 5:1 
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. (NLT) 

Romans 8:1 
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (NLT) 

Romans 8:38-39 
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)

Responding to Romans Road

If you believe Romans Road leads to the path of truth, you can respond by receiving God's free gift of salvation today. Here's how to take a personal journey down Romans Road:

Admit you are a sinner.
Understand that as a sinner, you deserve death.
Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from sin and death.
Repent by turning from your old life of sin to a new life in Christ.
Receive, through faith in Jesus Christ, his free gift of salvation

A second Bible is an inexpensive give away Bible, you can leave in your car or purse. It is really neat to give a gift that will change their life. The only other suggestion would be, is to have an open heart, and a willingness to have your schedule interrupted. You never know when God will place someone in your path, and it would be a shame if you were to busy.

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