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The most important truth: Jesus is the propitiation (or payment) for our sins (1John 2:2, Romans 3:25). This fact alone excludes all forms of self-righteousness and works for salvation. We must rest in Jesus' finished work alone for salvation, in order for it to be free. It is vital to present this fact when giving out the gospel. People need to understand they are saved by Christ's payment for their sins, and not by their own efforts (which are insufficient, us being imperfect people). Only Jesus' blood can atone and wash away our sins. Thus we must trust the blood of Jesus alone without adding any works to the gospel!

The romans road - 5 steps to salvation How to preach the gospel (the free gift of eternal life) - 1. All have sinned - For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God - this means we're all sinners. So we've all lied, stolen or coveted something... 2. The punishment for sin - And the Bible says there's a consequence (or punishment) for our sins. For the wages of sin is death ... This is not just a physical death but also a second death in hell. And all liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. And we know that we've all lied before, and we've all done worse things than lying. Therefore we all deserve hell as a punishment for our sins. 3. The gospel (or good news) - But there's good news - the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus Christ is the Son of God (God manifest in the flesh). The Bible says that Christ died for our sins, and that He was buried and that He ros...