The Romans Road
29/04/07 16:57 Filed in: Evangelism
The Romans Road
Pastor David Lenz
29 April 2007
Text: Romans 1:5, 1: 20, 3:23 and 6:23, 3:24 and 6:23, 8:15-16, 10:9-10, 12:5-6, 15:13
Intro:
Imagine a spiritual conversation with a friend
Been praying please open his/her heart
“How can I become a Christian?
Your palms get sweaty because you don’t have a plan.
Many techniques. (4 Laws, Evangel Explosion, Alpha). No single right way. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. HS does it.
Romans Road is a way to share your faith: 1 book with a series of verses
Begins with God, not just a private affair, leads us into community
1: It’s not about me.
Reservations of many popular salvation plans devised for the American hyper individualistic society.
Donkey Shrek: What about me? Pick me? Pick me?
Rick Warren’s best selling book, “The purpose driven life.”
Westminster Catechism: Question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man? Answer: Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.
2: God has already begun a relationship with us thru creation.
Chuck Colson in Born Again: Standing at the rail of the USS Melette – “There was no possible explanation for how this whole magnificent universe could remain in such perfect harmony without some awesome power.
Do we know all of God from nature? - Of course not. Bible gives the only full accounting of God. But before we even crack the Bible we have a sense.
3: Sin separates us from God
Ted Turner: “So I’ve had a few drinks and a few girl friends. What’s the big deal?”
Good and bad jumbled together: prognosis in the end is certain and eternal death.
4: We are rescued by the work of Christ
Cross cultural training exercise……David and Linda couldn’t complete the assignment. We don’t have all the pieces we need to solve the problem.
Jesus died. His life makes us righteous.
5: We are welcomed into God’s family
Elaine in Seinfeld says “NO WAY!” or “GET OUT” when she hears something she can hardly believe.
Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. “NO WAY!” We hardly dare believe this.
6: The simple act of confessing
Nicky Gumbel’s compares this to a marriage ceremony:
Don’t know what the future holds. Joys and heartaches….
Dare to stand-up in public and promise: “I do”, “all the days of my life”
Same thing when we accept Jesus. “I do …. Commitment of faith for all the days of my life.
7: Life in Jesus means life in community
Driving home from a music theory exam listening to the NFL draft:
Initially all about the individual player. Joe Thomas, 6’7”, 311 pounds, Tremendous athlete, quick feet, Strong shoulders, room on his frame to add more size…….
After the selection all about the team and the contribution the selected player will make relative to a specific need on the team.
What is my contribution to my Christian team? How can I complete the team? What need can I fill?
8: Life in Jesus means a life filled with Spirit-given hope.
Story about the mouse: head half in the whole with hind end sticking out hoping the world would go away.
We will not be freed from difficulties. But we can face even the greatest challenges with a confident hope. HS fills us with joy and peace and hope.
Conclusion
Mission begins with a kind of explosion of joy. Something that cannot be suppressed. It must be expressed!
Pastor David Lenz
29 April 2007
Text: Romans 1:5, 1: 20, 3:23 and 6:23, 3:24 and 6:23, 8:15-16, 10:9-10, 12:5-6, 15:13
Intro:
Imagine a spiritual conversation with a friend
Been praying please open his/her heart
“How can I become a Christian?
Your palms get sweaty because you don’t have a plan.
Many techniques. (4 Laws, Evangel Explosion, Alpha). No single right way. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. HS does it.
Romans Road is a way to share your faith: 1 book with a series of verses
Begins with God, not just a private affair, leads us into community
1: It’s not about me.
Reservations of many popular salvation plans devised for the American hyper individualistic society.
Donkey Shrek: What about me? Pick me? Pick me?
Rick Warren’s best selling book, “The purpose driven life.”
Westminster Catechism: Question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man? Answer: Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.
2: God has already begun a relationship with us thru creation.
Chuck Colson in Born Again: Standing at the rail of the USS Melette – “There was no possible explanation for how this whole magnificent universe could remain in such perfect harmony without some awesome power.
Do we know all of God from nature? - Of course not. Bible gives the only full accounting of God. But before we even crack the Bible we have a sense.
3: Sin separates us from God
Ted Turner: “So I’ve had a few drinks and a few girl friends. What’s the big deal?”
Good and bad jumbled together: prognosis in the end is certain and eternal death.
4: We are rescued by the work of Christ
Cross cultural training exercise……David and Linda couldn’t complete the assignment. We don’t have all the pieces we need to solve the problem.
Jesus died. His life makes us righteous.
5: We are welcomed into God’s family
Elaine in Seinfeld says “NO WAY!” or “GET OUT” when she hears something she can hardly believe.
Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. “NO WAY!” We hardly dare believe this.
6: The simple act of confessing
Nicky Gumbel’s compares this to a marriage ceremony:
Don’t know what the future holds. Joys and heartaches….
Dare to stand-up in public and promise: “I do”, “all the days of my life”
Same thing when we accept Jesus. “I do …. Commitment of faith for all the days of my life.
7: Life in Jesus means life in community
Driving home from a music theory exam listening to the NFL draft:
Initially all about the individual player. Joe Thomas, 6’7”, 311 pounds, Tremendous athlete, quick feet, Strong shoulders, room on his frame to add more size…….
After the selection all about the team and the contribution the selected player will make relative to a specific need on the team.
What is my contribution to my Christian team? How can I complete the team? What need can I fill?
8: Life in Jesus means a life filled with Spirit-given hope.
Story about the mouse: head half in the whole with hind end sticking out hoping the world would go away.
We will not be freed from difficulties. But we can face even the greatest challenges with a confident hope. HS fills us with joy and peace and hope.
Conclusion
Mission begins with a kind of explosion of joy. Something that cannot be suppressed. It must be expressed!