Who started the "The Sinner's Prayer" and why is there no example in the Bible for it?

Question

All those saved from their sins followed a particular formula, established by Jesus and The Apostles. Why deviate from that???

Answer 1

"confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord" and other verses make up the premise for the sinner's prayer. You don't have to say the exact pray to become a Christian, but you do have to have the general idea of forgiveness of sin and Jesus' Lordship.

Answer 2

Some Bibles do have the Sinner's Prayer in the back. there is no formula for getting saved. any prayer that confesses Christ as Lord and Savior and repents sin will do. I never use the Sinner's Prayer when witnessing to anybody---I let the Holy Spirit put the words into my mouth.

Answer 3

It comes from Romans 10:9-10. There we are told that to be saved reguires the confession (or acknowledgement) of the Lordship of Jesus and a heart belief in his sacrifical work. The "Sinner's Prayer" is simple an template often used to pray in accordance with that scriputre.

Answer 4

the Lord's Prayer is the only one I'm familiar with as far as the bible . Then there' Amazing Grace - I've never heard of "The Sinners Prayer"

Answer 5

Because that is what religion is all about. Making up a new way to worship and explaining it with the Bible.

Answer 6

Now you've confused me. I thought all prayers were sinners' prayers -- aren't we all supposedly sinners?

Could you quote the prayer in question, please?

Answer 7

Many people ask, “Is there a prayer I can pray that will result in my salvation?” When considering this question, it is important to remember that salvation is not received by reciting a prayer or uttering certain words. The Bible nowhere records a person receiving salvation by a prayer. Saying a prayer is not the Biblical way of salvation.

The Biblical method of salvation is believing in Jesus. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Salvation is gained by faith (Ephesians 2:8), by receiving Jesus as Savior (John 1:12), by fully trusting Jesus alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12) – not by reciting a prayer.

The Biblical message of salvation is simple and clear, and amazing at the same time. We have all committed sin against God (Romans 3:23). There is no one who has lived an entire life without sinning (Ecclesiastes 7:20). Because of our sin, we have earned judgment from God (Romans 6:23), and that judgment is physical death followed by spiritual death. Because of our sin and its deserved punishment, there is nothing we can do on our own to make ourselves right with God. As a result of His love for us, God became a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ. Jesus lived a perfect life and always taught the truth. However, humanity rejected Jesus and put Him to death by crucifying Him. Through that horrible act, though, Jesus died in our place. Jesus took the burden and judgment of sin on Himself, and died for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus was then resurrected (1 Corinthians chapter 15), proving that His payment for sin was sufficient and that He had overcome sin and death. As a result of Jesus’ sacrifice, God offers us salvation as a gift. God calls us all to change our minds about Jesus (Acts 17:30), and to receive Him as the full payment of our sins (1 John 2:2). Salvation is gained by receiving the gift God offers us, not by praying a prayer.

Now, that does not mean prayer cannot be involved in receiving salvation. If you understand the Gospel, believe it to be true, and have accepted Jesus as your salvation – it is good and appropriate to express this faith to God in prayer. Communicating with God through prayer can be a way of progressing from accepting facts about Jesus to be true, to fully trusting in Jesus as Savior. Prayer can be connected to the act of placing your faith in Jesus alone for salvation.

Again, though, it is crucially important that you do not base your salvation on having said a prayer. Reciting a prayer cannot save you! If you want to receive the salvation that is available through Jesus, place your faith in Him. Fully trust His death as the sufficient sacrifice for your sins. Completely rely on Him alone as your Savior. That is the Biblical method of salvation. If you have received Jesus as your Savior, by all means, say a prayer to God. Tell God how thankful you are for Jesus. Offer praise to God for His love and sacrifice. Thank Jesus for dying for your sins and providing salvation for you. That is the Biblical connection between salvation and prayer!

Answer 8

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”-

Answer 9

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