SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH YOUR KIDS- READ THROUGH & STUDY ROMANS ROAD VERSES TOGETHER

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1 SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH YOUR KIDS- READ THROUGH & STUDY ROMANS ROAD VERSES TOGETHER KELLI BECTON- ADVENTURESINCHILDREARING SCRIPTURES ARE FROM THE KING JAMES VERSION

2 The road to salvation through Jesus in Scriptures - KJV Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all have sinned. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:8 But God commended (demonstrate s or show s ) His love for us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 10:9-10 T hat if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth c on fession is made unto salvation. Romans10:13 For who so ever calls on the n ame of the LORD shall be saved. Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

3 with Scripture verses Step 1. Admit you have sinned (we all do) Romans 3:23 & Romans 3:10 Step 2. Realize there is a payment required for your sins (death & separation from the Holy God who created us) Romans 5:12 & 6:23 Step 3. God loves you so much, He sent Jesus to pay the price. (Jesus is holy and perfect, He could die and pay the price for our sin sin is death, Jesus is life) His love for you is SO big, He died Knowing you would sin, pure unconditional love - Romans 6:23 & Romans 5:8 Step 4. Jesus didn t stay dead. If you truly believe that he died for you, and you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord you will be saved! This is a gift, you cannot earn it we don t deserve it it is a pure and holy gift of God s love and forgiveness. Romans 6:23, 5:8, & 10:9-10 and Romans 10:13 Step 5. You have heard the Word of the Living God and if you have stepped out in faith to accept this truth as your own, you can grow your faith by hearing more and more in His Word. Study the bible. Grow closer to the Lord by spending time in His Word. This is not your salvation that is a free gift, but this is action you take because of that faith. When there is a true change in your heart and a decision to follow Christ, there should be evidence of it in your life as you seek to get to know Him more. Romans 10:1

4 Deeper Look If we could earn our salvation by being good, pay for our sins by doing good works for others, we wouldn t need Jesus. Ephesians 2:8, 9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Sin is sin, and God is perfect and holy. He cannot be in the presence of sin. In His very essence God is Light, and so, in His presence, there is no darkness sin. When the sins of the world were laid on Jesus God turned His back. This demonstration of separation from God, shows us that He cannot and will not be in the presence of sin. We NEED to be forgiven, we NEED our sins washed away to be close to our Creator. He loves us and provided the way through Jesus (who was God in the flesh) John 1:1 -- In In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Word was God. John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Do you believe that you are a sinner? The bible says that the wages, or the payment of this sin is death (and separation from God). Do you think you can earn forgiveness or do you think that it is only by God s grace and provision that you can be forgiven? If I were to go and get you a gift, would you pay me for it, try to earn it? That isn t a gift, is it? A gift is free. The only thing you need to do is receive it. Some think this is too simple, that it couldn t be that easy, but God s Word says it is. People can t fool the living God He knows when someone is sincere in their heart. So, people can t just go through the process and look like they are saved without God knowing the difference. But, it isn t hard, it really is as simple as accepting God s forgiveness. Do you believe the things we ve talked about here?

5 You see, even though God asks us to step out in faith it isn t blind faith. He has given us His Word to show us the way. It is our instruction manual. He has given us very clear directions. But that isn t all. As we talk about these things, do you feel a stirring in your heart? A tugging at your spirit? God doesn t want us to guess at whether or not we are truly saved from sin. He doesn t want us confused about what to do. He sent us His word to tell us, and He sent us His Holy Spirit to guide our hearts and help us recognize the truth. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and sup with him, and he with Me. Is the Holy Spirit knocking at the door of your heart? Do you want to receive God s gift of salvation today? It isn t hard. We can follow those instructions together right now. Look back at the verses in Romans and follow through pray these words with me if you mean them in your heart: Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I understand that the payment of that sin is death, and that I don t deserve any better. I know I cannot earn my way to heaven. God, I know that Jesus died for me, to pay the price for my sin. Lord, thank you for providing a way for my forgiveness. I ask you now to wash away my sins. I know it is by the blood of Jesus alone, by his death and resurrection that I am saved. I accept your free gift of salvation right now. I give you my heart, my life, and all that I am. Thank you Lord for forgiving me! If you have prayed this prayer if you believe in your heart that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lord s that he died and rose again If you have accepted His gift, then you can KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt.....

6 If you have prayed this prayer today or if you have done this before and just want to make sure you are on the right track, please read on! Follow up You are encouraged to follow up by reading God s Word and getting to know Him. He wants you to know Him better. God says that He will never leave you or forsake you. You are His, a child of the Living God! You did not earn this gift, and you cannot lose it. He promises He will never leave you. Hebrews 13:5 13:5 -- Let Let your your conversation be be without covetousness; and be content be content with with such such things things as ye as have: ye have: for he for hath he hath said, said, I will I never will never leave leave thee, thee, nor forsake nor forsake thee. thee. Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:6 -- Be Be strong and of of a good courage, fear not, nor nor be be afraid of of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:6 - So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 11 Peter 5:7 5:7 -- Casting all all your your care care upon upon him; him; for for he he careth for for you. you. Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. One final verse from Romans: Romans 8:28 8:28 - And - And we we know that that all all things work together for good to to them that love that God, love to God, them to who them are who the are called the according called according to His to purpose. His purpose.

7 In Closing If this little bible study has helped you understand the plan of salvation in Jesus or if you need more information please contact me via Kelli Becton I will be happy to pray with you or to pray for you in your spiritual journey. If you are in need of more reading material, or a local church group I will help you find contacts in your area to learn more about growing closer to Jesus. Aren t you excited to find out what He has planned for your life? I pray this has encouraged you to get serious about getting to know your Creator in a close and personal way. He loves you. He stands at the door and knocks. Will you answer and open your heart to Him? God Bless You ~