Romans Road

I am posting the Romans Road because I got the opportunity to use it a few weeks ago with a co-worker. I thought it may be helpful for others reading or simply just a good reminder of God's love for us.

The Romans Road to salvation is a way of explaining the good news of salvation using verses from the Book of Romans. It is a simple yet powerful method of explaining why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive salvation, and what are the results of salvation.

The first verse on the Romans Road to salvation is Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." We have all sinned. We have all done things that are displeasing to God. There is no one who is innocent.

Romans 3:10-18 gives a detailed picture of what sin looks like in our lives. The second Scripture on the Romans Road to salvation, Romans 6:23, teaches us about the consequences of sin - "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The punishment that we have earned for our sins is death. Not just physical death, but eternal death!

The third verse on the Romans road to salvation picks up where Romans 6:23 left off, "but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 5:8 declares, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus Christ died for us! Jesus' death paid for the price of our sins. Jesus' resurrection proves that God accepted Jesus' death as the payment for our sins.

The fourth stop on the Romans road to salvation is Romans 10:9, "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Because of Jesus' death on our behalf, all we have to do is believe in Him, trusting His death as the payment for our sins - and we will be saved! Romans 10:13 says it again, "for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins and rescue us from eternal death. Salvation, the forgiveness of sins, is available to anyone who will trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

The final aspect of the Romans road to salvation is the results of salvation. Romans 5:1 has this wonderful message, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Through Jesus Christ we can have a relationship of peace with God. Romans 8:1 teaches us, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Because of Jesus' death on our behalf, we will never be condemned for our sins.

Finally, we have this precious promise of God from Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Would you like to follow the Romans road to salvation? If so, here is a simple prayer you can pray to God. Saying this prayer is a way to declare to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ for your salvation. The words themselves will not save you. Only faith in Jesus Christ can provide salvation! "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. With your help, I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!" Please let me know if you said this prayer for the first time today.

If I were President

Back in February I had my students write about if they were President. They were to describe what type of President they would be, who they would live with in the white house and what they would do. So with that said, enjoy reading about a first grade perspective on being President.

If I were president, I would be a cute president. I would live with mom, dad, Kayla, and Tess in the white house. As president I would make a difference. Next, I would make laws fair for everyone. Last I would read to children. I hope that they like me. I think it would be fun to be president. –Samantha

If I were President, I would be a fat President. I would live in the white house with my hamsters. As president I would pay bills. Next, I would go to work. Then last I hope I stay alive when I am 100. I think it would be terrible to be president. –Kevin

If I were President I would be a powerful president. I would live in a white house with a snake and his name is Mike. As President I would help children. Next I would make different laws. Then last I would make laws fair for everyone. I hope that Mike doesn’t die. I think it would be very hard to be President. –Michael

If I were President, I would be a fat President. I would live in the white house with my mom and dad. As President I would protect our country. Then I would talk and read to children. Then last I would make speeches. I hope that I get a dog. I think it would be painful to be President. –Reilly G.

If I were President I would be a tall President. I would live in the white house with my mom and dad. As President I would protect our country. Next I would say the laws of our country. Then last I would ask the people questions. I hope that I did the right thing. I think it would be painful to be President. –Taylor K.

If I were President I would be a vice President. I would live with my husband. As President I would help Alysah and live with her. Next I would write papers with Alysah. Then last I will protect our country. I hope that me and Alysah wont die. I think it will be fun to be President. -Taylor R.

If I were President, I would be a powerful President. I would live in the white house with my parents. As President I would do a flip onto the couch. Next, I would protect our country. Then last I would improve schools. I hope that I would help the citizens. I think it would be cool to be President. –Riley H.

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with my cat. As President I would name my cat Rodeo. Next I would have important papers. Then last I would improve schools. I hope that I would make the country better. I think it would be hard to be President. –McKenna

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with my children and my first gentleman. As President I would help people. Next I would write the rules. Then last I would improve schools. I hope that everyone agrees on the laws I make. I think it would be wonderful to be President. –Jacquelyn

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with mom, dad, and Connor. As President I would help people. Then I would protect our country. Then last I would make laws. I hope I’m a good President. I think it would be fun to be President. – Isibeala

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with my seven kids, my husband, and my three dogs named Marley Charley and Roxy. As President I would take people to the hospital. Next I would take care of my babies. Then I would go play with my dogs. I think it would be painful to be President. –Hannah

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with Veronica. As President I would make some rules. Next I would make a speech. Then last I would make a speech so the bad people can’t come. I hope it will be fun. I think it would be cool to be President. –Ethan

If I were President I would live in the white house with Taylor. As President I would help Taylor. Next I write on paper with Taylor. Then last I would walk with Taylor. I would not die. I think it would be fun. –Alysah

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house with a cat named Sam. As President I would talk to the children. Next, I would protect our country. Then last, I would make different laws. I hope that I get a dog. I think it would be fun to be President. –Kayleen

If I were President I would be bossy. I would live with Abraham Lincoln, I would help the army. I would help the homeless. I would go to bed. I would hope to get respect. I think it would be hard to be President. –Anthony

If I were President I would be a nice President. I would live in the white house. I would live with my pets. As President I would make laws. Next I would write notes. Then last I would make laws fair for everyone. I hope that everyone will be fair. I think it would be fun to be President. -Jillian