How should Romans 3:10 influence our approach to sharing the Gospel?

◄ Romans 3:10's role in Gospel sharing? ►

The Verse at the Center

Romans 3:10: “As it is written: ‘There is no one righteous, not even one.’”

The Universal Diagnosis

• Scripture declares the same verdict over every human heart—none are righteous (Psalm 14:1–3; Romans 3:23).

• This truth is not an opinion but God’s authoritative assessment.

• Highlighting universal guilt levels the field: the need for salvation is shared by both speaker and listener.

Humility in the Messenger

• Because we too fall under Romans 3:10, we speak as fellow sinners rescued by grace (Ephesians 2:8–9).

• Self-righteous tones crumble when we remember our own unrighteousness.

• A sincere “I need Jesus just as much as you do” posture disarms defensiveness (Titus 3:3–7).

Clarity in the Message

• Romans 3:10 provides the “bad news” that makes the “good news” make sense.

• Move from diagnosis to remedy:

– All unrighteous → Romans 3:10

– God’s gift of righteousness → 2 Corinthians 5:21

• Present Christ’s atoning work as the only cure, not one option among many (Acts 4:12).

Compassion in the Method

• People already feel condemned; Scripture supplies conviction (John 16:8).

• Use the verse to expose need, then quickly unveil mercy (Romans 5:8).

• Speak truth with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

Dependence on the Spirit

• Only the Spirit convinces hearts of their unrighteousness (John 6:44).

• Saturate conversations in prayer even if the prayer is silent; rely on divine power, not persuasive skill (1 Corinthians 2:4–5).

Moving from “No One Righteous” to “Made Righteous”

1. Begin with Romans 3:10 to reveal the universal problem.

2. Bridge to Romans 3:24–25—justified freely by His grace through the redemption in Christ.

3. Invite response: repentance and faith (Mark 1:15).

4. Assure believing hearts of new standing: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God” (Romans 5:1).