KINGDOM CULTURE

​This page explains what the Bible teaches about sin, salvation, and how you can be restored to a right relationship with God. The verses below come from the book of Romans and are commonly known as “the Romans Road.”

 

 

1. The reality of the human condition

 

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” —Romans 3:23

 

The Bible begins with an honest assessment of humanity. Every person has fallen short of God’s perfect standard through selfishness, pride, fear, or wrongdoing. ‘Sin’ is an archery term that means “to miss the mark.” Humanity has missed God’s standard of holiness. This is why brokenness exists in the world, and people often feel distant from God.

 

Recognizing this truth is the first step toward healing and reconciliation.

 

 

2. The consequence of sin

 

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 6:23

 

Sin results in separation from God, both in this life and eternity. This separation is described as spiritual death.

 

God offers a gift that no one can earn: eternal life through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross. Salvation is not a reward for good behavior, but a gracious gift.

 

 

3. God’s love revealed through Jesus

 

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

 

God did not wait for people to become perfect before offering redemption. Jesus died for humanity in its broken state. His sacrifice reveals the depth of God’s love and His desire to restore what was lost.

 

This is the foundation of the Christian message.

 

 

4. How a person is saved

 

“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 10:9–10

 

Salvation involves both belief and commitment. To ‘believe in your heart’ means trusting that Jesus died for your sins and rose again. To ‘confess with your mouth’ means openly acknowledging Him as Lord and choosing to follow Him.

 

This is not about achieving perfection. It is about surrendering your life to Christ and beginning a new relationship with God.

 

 

5. God’s promise to everyone

 

“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” —Romans 10:13

 

This promise applies to anyone who sincerely turns to Jesus in faith, regardless of past mistakes or background.

 

There are no hidden conditions or exclusions.

 

 

If you want to respond now

 

If you believe that Jesus is Lord and wish to receive His salvation, you can speak directly to God. Prayer is simply honest communication with Him.

 

You may pray something like this:

 

“Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your salvation. Please forgive me for my sins. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for me and that You raised Him from the dead. I now confess that Jesus is Lord of my life. Thank You for forgiving me and saving me. I receive Your gift of eternal life, and I thank You that I am now reconciled to You. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit and empower me to live for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

 

If you prayed this sincerely, you have begun a new life in Christ.

 

 

What this means for you

 

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Romans 5:1

 

Peace with God does not come from personal achievement. It comes through faith in what Jesus has already accomplished.

 

As you move forward, you can grow in this relationship by:

 

• reading the Bible with a plan or with an app like YouVersion, starting with the Gospel of John or our New Believers' devotional,

• praying regularly,

• connecting with a Bible-believing church, and

• learning how to live out your faith in daily life.