Grace through faith
The Good News
Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again. Salvation is God's gift, received by faith—not earned.
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God made us for Himself
God created us in His image. He is holy, and we are accountable to Him.
· ·What does being made in God's image tell us about our lives?
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Sin separates us from God
All have sinned. We cannot make ourselves right with God by our own goodness. Sin brings death, but God offers eternal life in Jesus Christ.
· ·What contrast does Romans 6:23 make between wages and a gift?
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Jesus died and rose again
Jesus Christ, God's Son, died for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily on the third day. His death was for sinners, not a reward for the deserving.
· ·What does Paul call the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15?
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Salvation is God's gift
We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Jesus is the way to the Father. Good works follow salvation; they do not purchase it.
· ·Where do good works belong in Ephesians 2:8-10?
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Repent and trust in Christ
The biblical response is repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Call on the Lord, trusting His death and resurrection rather than your own merit. A formula, a prayer repeated mechanically, or an account on this site does not save.
· ·What does it mean to turn to God and trust Christ?
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Walk with Him
Believers follow Christ in baptism, gather with a faithful local church, pray, and learn His Word. Baptism is obedience and a testimony of faith, not the payment for salvation.
· · ·Which next step can you discuss with a Bible-teaching local church?
A path through Romans
The Romans Road
Source: the passages linked above; Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Articles II, IV and VII. The Romans Road is a selection of passages, not a substitute for reading Romans in context.