The sinner’s prayer is a heartfelt cry to God when someone realizes they’re a sinner in need of a Savior. The prayer itself doesn’t save a person — it’s the faith behind it. We all fall short, and the Bible says none are righteous. Jesus came, lived a perfect life, died in our place, and rose again so we could be forgiven. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus alone. This short explains what the sinner’s prayer really is and why it matters. | WORD

277K views · 682 reactions | What is the Sinner's Prayer? Though commonly taught, the Bible does not teach salvation by asking Jesus to come into one's heart. Follow along as Don examines this popular doctrine. | Gospel Broadcasting Network | Facebook

QUESTION: I believe the sinner’s prayer is unbiblical, so what would you say/do to a person who wants to be saved? Is it wrong to lead them in any prayer or have them pray? ANSWER: First of all, I agree with you in saying “the sinner’s prayer is unbiblical,” for there is not one example in Scripture of the so-called “sinner’s prayer” that is used in many evangelical circles today. As we study the book of Acts to see how Peter, Paul, Philip and others led lost sinners to Christ, there is not one