Using the Roman Road in Conversation

Using the Roman Road in Conversation

1. Start where they are

• Ask open questions:
  • "Do you ever think about spiritual things?"
  • "If you were to die tonight, do you know where you would go?"
  • "What do you think it takes to get to heaven?"
• Listen for assumptions about:
  • Being "good enough"
  • Comparing themselves to others
  • Uncertainty or fear about eternity

2. Walk through the verses

• Romans 3:23 – Everyone has sinned
  • Transition: "The Bible says this about all of us…"
  • [[Romans 3:23]]
• Romans 6:23 – Wages vs. gift
  • Transition: "Sin has a consequence, but God offers something different…"
  • [[Romans 6:23]]
• Romans 5:8-9 – Christ’s love at the cross
  • Transition: "Here’s what God did about our sin…"
  • [[Romans 5:8-9]]
• Romans 10:9-10 – Responding in faith
  • Transition: "So how do we personally respond to what Jesus did?"
  • [[Romans 10:9-10]]
• Romans 10:13 – God’s promise
  • Transition: "Here’s God’s promise to anyone who calls on Him…"
  • [[Romans 10:13]]

3. Ask for a response

• Clarify understanding:
  • "Does this make sense?"
  • "Where would you say you are right now in relation to God?"
• Invite response:
  • "Is there anything keeping you from calling on the Lord and trusting Him right now?"

4. Connect to your wider gospel outline

• This Roman Road path is linked to your broader outline:
  • [[Outline of the Gospel]]
  • [[The Roman Road]]

You can refine this note with your own favorite questions, illustrations, and testimonies as you gain experience using the Roman Road in different contexts (family, friends, coworkers, etc.).