1. Did inspired evangelist’s encourage it in the New Testament?

2. “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In your name, amen.”

3. “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In your name, amen.” Dear God, I come to you now. I know I’m a sinner. Nothing I do makes me deserving of heaven. I now understand Jesus Christ died for me. He took my place and punishment and rose again. Right now I place my trust in Christ alone to save me. Thank you for the gift of eternal life I just received. In Jesus name, amen

4. Why The Sinner’s Prayer? Communicates the desire of inviting Jesus to come into their life for salvation (Rev. 3:20)

5. Why The Sinner’s Prayer? Communicates the desire of inviting Jesus to come into their life for salvation (Rev. 3:20) It communicates the concept of “receiving Jesus” to become a son of God (Jn. 1:12, Jn. 12:48)

6. Why The Sinner’s Prayer? Communicates the desire of inviting Jesus to come into their life for salvation (Rev. 3:20) It communicates the concept of “receiving Jesus” to become a son of God (Jn. 1:12, Jn. 12:48) Justification came through prayer confessing one as a sinner (Lk. 18:9-14)

7. Why Not The Sinner’s Prayer? The beginning of person confessing Jesus before others is the good confession – not the sinner’s prayer (Rom. 10:9-10)

8. Why Not The Sinner’s Prayer? The beginning of person confessing Jesus before others is the good confession – not the sinner’s prayer (Rom. 10:9-10) A sinner – Coming to Jesus – appealing to Jesus’ name – for forgiveness …

9. Why Not The Sinner’s Prayer? The beginning of person confessing Jesus before others is the good confession – not the sinner’s prayer (Rom. 10:9-10) A sinner – Coming to Jesus – appealing to Jesus’ name – for forgiveness … Satisfied in God’s commandment to be baptized (Rom. 6:3-4, 17-18; Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48)