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Intro.

1.  Maps are a wonderful thing - when used properly!

2.  The NT is our "map" to salvation - heavenly home (Heb. 11:13-16).

3.  Romans is an example of the gospel's road map to salvation.

  a.  "The Roman Road" is used extensively by those who believe & teach one is saved before & without water baptism ("faith only").

  b.  Illustration:  "Salvation: How Do I Get It? Discover the way on the Roman Road!"

4.  Let's see where the Roman Road takes us on its way to heaven.

I.  THE ROMAN ROAD TO SALVATION: THE BIBLE MAP.

  A.  The Map:  The Gospel of Christ - Rom. 1:16.

  B.  The Destination:  Salvation & Eternal Life - Rom. 6:22-23.

  C.  The Obstacle:  Sin.

    1.  All are sinners (Rom. 3:9, 19, 23; 5:12).

    2.  "Acquittal of the guilt of sin", escape sin's punishment (6:23).

  D.  The Route:  Jesus Christ - Jno. 14:6.

    1.  God's grace - Rom. 3:24-25; 5:8-11.

    2.  Man's faith - Rom. 1:16-17; 3:21-22, 26-28; 4:1-5. Obedient faith is saving faith - cf. Rom. 1:5, 16:26; 6:17-18.

    3.  Result of God's grace & man's obedient faith:

      a.  Righteousness - Rom. 1:17; 4:5.

      b.  Freed from sin - Rom. 6:17-18.

      c.  Justified from sin - Rom. 6:7 (6:4-5).

      d.  Justified, saved & reconciled to God - Rom. 5:9-10.

    4.  Remain faithful to Christ - Rom. 6:1; 12:1; 11:22.

II.  THE "FAITH ONLY" ROMAN ROAD MAP.

  A.  First Baptist Church, Midland TX - "Eternal Truths."

  B.  Please Notice:

    1.  Yes, God asks (commands) us to do something to be saved!

    2.  How does the Bible say to accept Christ as Savior & Lord? How do I "ask" for the free gift of salvation?

      -(More than prayer & repentance - Acts 9:9, 11; 22:16)

    3.  The "faith only" map doesn't tell sinners everything they need to do to be saved!

    4.  This map is not an accurate reproduction of "The Roman Road!"

III.  THE BAPTIST ROAD & THE BIBLE ROAD.

  A.  The Baptist Map Of The 'Roman Road' Comes Up Short.

    1.  Believe Jesus died for you.

    2.  Confess you are a sinner.

    3.  Repent of your sins.

    4.  Pray the 'sinner's prayer.'

  B.  The Bible Map Of The 'Roman Road.'

    1.  Believe in Christ - Rom. 1:16; 10:9-11.

    2.  Repent of sins - Rom. 2:4.

    3.  Confess faith in Christ as Lord - Rom. 10:9-10.

    4.  Baptized into Christ - Rom. 6:3-5.

      -Saved, freed from sin, in Christ, no condemnation.

    5.  Be faithful to Christ - Rom. 6:1; 11:22; 12:1.

      -It really is just that simple!

Conclusion

1.  Which map will you follow: The Bible edition of the Roman Road map, or man's edited version of that road map?

2.  Lk. 6:46 - Don't call Jesus Lord unless you are willing to do what He says!

3.  Be saved by Him now! - Rom. 2:3-4