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

THE SINNER'S PRAYER Does the Bible teach that sinners should pray to receive salvation? Well-known revivalists and evangelists of the 20th century popularized this practice by calling people, often by the hundreds or even thousands, to the platform to repeat a prayer and receive Christ into their hearts. Religious pamphlets often conclude with a version of this prayer for the reader to pray if they desire to be saved. Is this taught in the scriptures? Were sinners in the book of Acts ever told t

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