The whole gospel in only 3 verses? Yeah!

A couple years ago, I thought it’d be a good idea to gather the ten most important Bible verses, arrange them in a suitable order, and memorize them. You know, the ten Bible verses that best deliver the gospel message (I was thinking something like the Roman Road).

After beginning, though, I realized it doesn’t take ten verses to share the gospel. I also realized I already knew enough verses to share the gospel (you probably do to). Here’s what I use:

Romans 3:23 >> John 3:16 >> Acts 16:31

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” -Romans 3:23

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” -John 3:16

“…Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved…” -Acts 16:31

I like this set up because it’s the perfect sales pitch (in a good way). Romans 3:23 reveals the problem. John 3:16 gives the solution. Acts 16:31 calls you to a specific action.

What could be better? Don’t bother trying to make up the gospel message in your own words – just tell it like it is, the way God wrote it.

Serving Suggestions:

(1) If you haven’t memorized these three sections of Scripture, I encourage you to go for it. Even if you know all the sections, practice a couple times repeating them in order (including the references).

(2) Share this with someone else. Teach (or remind) someone of the gospel, the good news.