Romans Road Devotional
The Road to Life: A 3-Day Journey Through Romans Road
If you've ever wanted to help someone find Jesus but weren't sure how to start, this devotional is for you. Over the next three days, you'll walk the Romans Road—key truths that show our need for salvation, God's incredible gift, and how to respond. This isn't about memorizing a script. It's about understanding the Gospel's power, embracing your story, and being ready to share the hope of Jesus with confidence. Let’s begin the journey together.
Day 1: The Problem: Sin is Universal and it Separates Us from God
Main Verse: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23
Suggested Reading: Romans 3:9–26
Bible Study Insight:
Paul, the author of the Book of Romans, is writing to both Jews and Gentiles, showing that no one is righteous—not the law-abiding Jew or the pagan Gentile. Paul is writing to make one thing clear: no one is righteous. Whether religious or rebellious, all have sinned.
Sin isn’t just a bad habit or occasional mistake—it’s a deep spiritual condition that affects everyone. Every person, regardless of background, has missed the mark of God’s perfect standard.
Sin is universal—no one escapes it. That’s why we don’t just need help; we need rescue.
Suggested Reading: Romans 3:9–26
Bible Study Insight:
Paul, the author of the Book of Romans, is writing to both Jews and Gentiles, showing that no one is righteous—not the law-abiding Jew or the pagan Gentile. Paul is writing to make one thing clear: no one is righteous. Whether religious or rebellious, all have sinned.
- The word “sinned” is from the Greek hamartanō, meaning "to miss the mark."
- “Fall short” implies an ongoing condition, not just a one-time failure.
Sin isn’t just a bad habit or occasional mistake—it’s a deep spiritual condition that affects everyone. Every person, regardless of background, has missed the mark of God’s perfect standard.
Sin is universal—no one escapes it. That’s why we don’t just need help; we need rescue.
Devotional Thought:
We aren’t just good people who make the occasional mistake—we’re broken at the core and spiritually separated from a holy and perfect God. The more we see the weight of our sin, the more we realize our need for a Savior. This isn’t to shame us—it’s to lead us toward God’s mercy.
Dig Deeper Question:
Reflection Questions:
Prayer:
- In Romans 3: 19–20, why can’t obeying the law make us right with God?
- According to Romans 3:24–26, how does God remain just while also forgiving sinners?
Reflection Questions:
- In what ways have you seen sin create separation or brokenness?
- Why is it vital to understand the weight of sin before presenting the Gospel?
Prayer:
“Lord, I recognize my own sin and my need for You. Thank You for not leaving me in my brokenness. Show me how to communicate this truth with humility and love.”
Take Action
Read Romans 3:9–26 aloud slowly. As you read, underline or highlight every word or phrase that describes our condition before salvation and what God has done to make us right with Him.
Then, summarize what you learned in two sentences—one about our need for salvation and one about God’s solution. Keep this summary handy for when you explain the Gospel to someone else.
Then, summarize what you learned in two sentences—one about our need for salvation and one about God’s solution. Keep this summary handy for when you explain the Gospel to someone else.
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Day 2 – The Solution: Sin Has a Price — But God Offers a Gift
Main Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23
Suggested Reading: Romans 5:12–21; Ephesians 2:1–9
Bible Study Insight:
Romans 5 shows that death came through Adam, but life came through Jesus.
Suggested Reading: Romans 5:12–21; Ephesians 2:1–9
Bible Study Insight:
- Wages (Greek: opsōnia) were what soldiers earned—it’s what you deserve.
- Death is more than the end of physical life in the grave. It also means eternal death—a permanent separation from God’s presence and life. This is the ultimate consequence of sin, described in Scripture as eternal separation or hell. (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10, 14-15)
- But in contrast, the word gift (Greek: charisma) emphasizes something freely given, not earned.
Romans 5 shows that death came through Adam, but life came through Jesus.
Devotional Thought:
Sin earns us something—death. But God, in His mercy, offers something we could never earn: eternal life. Not through religion. Not through trying harder. But through Jesus Christ.
This gift is offered to you, no strings attached. Salvation isn’t a reward for the righteous—it’s a gift for the guilty. And it’s yours to receive, not achieve.
Reflection Questions:
Prayer:
- Why is it freeing to know salvation is a gift, not a wage?
- Who in your life needs to hear this Good News?
Prayer:
“God, I’m amazed by Your grace. Help me rest in Your gift of salvation and share it clearly with those who still think they have to earn it.”
Take Action
Practice explaining this verse in your own words.
Try this: “Sin earns death, but God gives eternal life through Jesus. You don’t work for a gift—you receive it.”
Try this: “Sin earns death, but God gives eternal life through Jesus. You don’t work for a gift—you receive it.”
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Day 3 – The Response: Salvation Is Personal, Eternal, and Guaranteed
Main Verses:
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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. — Romans 10:9-10
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved — Romans 10:13
Bible Study Insight
Paul wrote these words to believers in Rome, where Emperor Nero—known as “Caesar”—was honored as “lord” and “savior.” To confess “Jesus is Lord” was bold and dangerous. It meant rejecting Nero’s claim to ultimate authority and declaring full allegiance to Christ instead.
Believing in the resurrection is central because it affirms Jesus’ victory over sin and death—not Nero’s power, not Rome’s empire. This isn’t just intellectual agreement; it’s trusting Jesus as Savior and surrendering to Him as King.
When Paul says, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (v.13), he quotes Joel 2:32 to show that salvation is not found in Caesar or Roman citizenship, but in Christ alone. God’s promise is universal in invitation and personal in response.
Devotional Thought:
Salvation isn’t automatic. It requires a personal decision—from the heart and with the mouth. You must believe that Jesus rose from the dead and declare that He is Lord of your life. This is more than just repeating a prayer—it’s surrendering your life to the authority of Jesus.
The beautiful truth about salvation?
God doesn’t save you today and forget you tomorrow. He holds you firmly in His grace.
Reflection Questions:
Prayer:
- It’s for everyone. (Romans 10:13)
- It’s eternal. (John 10:28)
- It’s guaranteed. (Hebrews 10:23)
God doesn’t save you today and forget you tomorrow. He holds you firmly in His grace.
Reflection Questions:
- Have you made a personal decision to follow Jesus?
- Are you prepared to explain this to someone else in a personal and loving way?
Prayer:
“Jesus, I confess You are Lord, and I believe You rose from the dead. Thank You for saving me. Give me boldness and clarity as I help others discover this life-changing truth.”
Take Action
Write your salvation story in 3-5 sentences. Keep it simple. Practice sharing it with someone this week.
Romans Road: A Quick Gospel Map
Here’s a simple way to lead someone to salvation using the book of Romans:
- Romans 3:23 – Everyone has sinned.
- Romans 6:23 – Sin brings death, but God offers eternal life.
- Romans 5:8 – Jesus died for us while we were still sinners.
- Romans 10:9 – Confess and believe in Jesus to be saved.
- Romans 10:13 – Everyone who calls on Jesus will be saved.
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