River of Life Church
Find Jesus: The Romans Road to Salvation
Discover God’s plan for your life through these powerful scriptures.
A simple path, straight from Scripture
The Romans Road is a series of Bible verses from the book of Romans that lay out God’s plan for your life, one step at a time. Together they reveal our need for salvation, God’s loving provision through Jesus, and how you can receive that gift today. No church background needed — just an open heart and a few minutes to walk it through.
Walk the Road
01
We Are All Sinners
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23
Every one of us has fallen short — no exceptions, no comparisons. That’s not meant to shame you; it’s the honest starting place that puts us all on level ground, together and in need of grace.
02
The Penalty for Sin is Death
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Sin carries a cost we could never pay on our own. But look closely — the verse doesn’t end there. Right beside the bad news is a gift, freely offered, wrapped in the name of Jesus.
03
God Loves You and Sent His Son
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
God didn’t wait for you to clean yourself up first. He loved you at your lowest and proved it — Jesus gave His life for you while you were still far off. That’s how much you matter to Him.
04
Salvation Comes Through Faith
“If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Romans 10:9-10
Salvation isn’t earned by being good enough — it’s received by faith. Believe in your heart and say it out loud: Jesus is Lord. It really is that simple, and that beautiful.
05
The Gift is For Everyone
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 10:13
Everyone means everyone — no past too messy, no story too far gone. This gift has your name on it. All that’s left is to call on Him.
Your Moment
Pray This Prayer
Ready to give your life to Jesus? There are no magic words — God hears your heart. But if you’d like, read this prayer aloud and mean it:
“Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness. I recognize that I can’t save myself through good works. I believe that Jesus Christ came to the earth in the flesh, that He was in fact God revealed to us in human form. He died on the cross for my sins and arose from the dead, defeating death. Right now, by Faith I receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I turn from my sin and put my trust in Him. Jesus, I ask You to be the Lord and Savior of my life. It’s my desire to be Born-Again of the Holy Spirit and to follow you all the days of my life. Thank You for loving me, forgiving me, and making me new. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Tell somebody what you have done
If you prayed that prayer and meant it — welcome to the family. Heaven is celebrating over you right now.
What Happens Next?
Saying yes to Jesus is the beginning of a brand-new life. Here are three simple, joyful next steps to grow in your faith — and you don’t have to walk them alone.
01
Read Your Bible Daily
Start in the Gospel of John. A few minutes a day is how you get to know the God who loves you.
02
Get Baptized
Baptism is a joyful public celebration of your new life in Christ. We’d be honored to walk you through it.
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Join a Church Family
You were made for community. Come worship with us at River of Life Church in Edwardsville, IL — where you’ll find people who will walk alongside you in your new faith.
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