40 Key Verses for Evangelism
Forty Scriptures—ordered as the gospel itself unfolds—worth hiding in your heart so you’re always ready to share the hope of Christ.
Why memorize Scripture?
When God’s Word lives in us, it guards our hearts, reshapes how we think, and is ready on our lips. You don’t need a book in hand to point someone to Jesus—the Spirit brings to mind what you’ve stored up.
- Guards your heart against sin and temptation.
- Transforms how you think and live.
- Equips you to share the gospel anytime, anywhere—no book required.
How to use this page
Each verse shows only its reference. Try to recall it, then tap to reveal the full text. The five sections walk through the gospel in order—a path you can follow as you share with someone.
God
God is our holy, glorious Creator—worthy of all worship.
Rebellion
We have all sinned and turned away, and our sin separates us from God.
Atonement
Jesus Christ died in our place to pay for sin and bring us back to God.
Conversion
God calls us to turn from sin and trust in Christ to be saved.
Eternal Life
All who trust in Christ receive new and everlasting life in him.
Verse selection and five-part structure adapted from Timothy K. Beougher, “The Importance of Scripture Memory in the Christian Life” (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary).
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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