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Leading someone to Christ is a wonderful experience. You will understand the rejoicing that goes on in Heaven (Luke 15:4-7) when you have accomplished it. But you must know what you are doing. Remember what happens if the blind lead the blind. Ask the Lord for wisdom and discernment to help lead dear souls to Him. “He that winneth souls is wise.” (Proverbs 11:30)
Study the following outline. There are many methods to bring a soul down the path of Life. Although there are different ways, each must have the same essential elements. Memorize the four main points and the associated verses. The method used here is called the “Romans’ Road” and is one of the oldest and simplest methods available. It basically stays in the book of Romans to keep it simple. We suggest that you mark it in your Bible. Simply write the next scripture by the previous scripture to develop a path through your Bible. This will aid you in remembering the order.
When you talk to someone about the state of their soul, you must begin somewhere. A good opening question that will cut through a great deal of religious sidestepping is this:
If you were to die today, are you 100% sure you would go to Heaven?
The answer to such a question will reveal much about the condition of the person’s soul. If they answer with a “No”, or a “Not sure”, or an “I think so”, then you can proceed with the next question.
May I show you from the Bible how you can know for sure?
If the response is positive, then begin revealing God’s plan. The following is presented in a direct form so you can see exactly what could be said to a lost soul.
I. First, You Must Realize That You Are a Sinner.
A.Romans 3:10“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
Romans 3:10 · KJV
10As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
B.Romans 3:23“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God:”
Romans 3:23 · KJV
23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
James 2:10“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
James 2:10 · KJV
10For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
James 4:4“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”
James 4:4 · KJV
4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
1 John 2:15-16“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
1 John 2:15-16 · KJV
15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Colossians 1:21“And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled.”
Colossians 1:21 · KJV
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
Philippians 3:18-19“(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)”
Philippians 3:18-19 · KJV
18(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
Acts 13:10“And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?”
Acts 13:10 · KJV
10And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
C.Romans 5:12“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”
Romans 5:12 · KJV
12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
II. You Must Realize Your Sin Will Take You to Hell.
A.Romans 6:23“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord,”
Romans 6:23 · KJV
23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
B.Revelation 21:8“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Revelation 21:8 · KJV
8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
III. You Must Realize God Loves You and Sent His Son to Die for You.
A.Romans 6:23b“…but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 · KJV
23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
B.Romans 5:8-9“But God commendeth (demonstrated) his love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
Romans 5:8-9 · KJV
8But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
John 3:18All sinners are condemned already!
John 3:18 · KJV
18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
IV. You Must Believe and Call on the Name of the Lord to Be Saved.
A.Romans 10:9“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:9 · KJV
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
B.Romans 10:10“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
Romans 10:10 · KJV
10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
C.Romans 10:11“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Romans 10:11 · KJV
11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
D.Romans 10:12“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
Romans 10:12 · KJV
12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
E.Romans 10:13“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13 · KJV
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
V. Review the Four Points and Then Pray.
Do you believe you are a sinner?
Do you believe if you die in your sin you will go to hell?
Do you believe God loves you and sent His Son to die for you to pay the penalty for your sin?
Do you believe that if you call upon Him that He will save you, like He said?
Would you like to trust Christ and ask Him to save you? If you mean it, put your hand in mine. Let’s bow our heads.
Leader’s prayer: “Lord, the best I know how I have shown ______________ how to be saved. Please put it into his heart to trust you now.”
Sinners prayer: “Dear God, I realize I am a sinner, and I realize that I have sinned against you. Please forgive me of my sin. The best I know how, I repent and call upon your Son to save me. I believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay for my sin and that He rose again to give me eternal life. I now receive Jesus Christ into my heart as my personal Saviour. Here’s my life use it for your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
VI. Give Assurance of Salvation by Reviewing These Verses.
A.Romans 10:13“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13 · KJV
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
B.John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12 · KJV
12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
C.John 10:27-28“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them. And they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
John 10:27-28 · KJV
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
D.John 6:37“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
John 6:37 · KJV
37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
E.John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him,”
John 3:36 · KJV
36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
F.John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24 · KJV
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Conclusion
When you win someone to Christ, then begin to disciple them to root and ground them in the faith. Remember the promise of reward in Daniel 12:3 for those that turn many to righteousness.
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