Perhaps the greatest question of all time was asked about 2000 years ago in Acts 16:30: "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" While you will find many different and conflicting answers from today's religious groups, let's return to the Bible to see that it says on this all-important topic. Note the hyperlinks below to related topics in our archives where you will find additional information to study. You can use your browser's "Back" feature to return here.
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It is God's will that all men should turn to Him: 2 Peter 3: 9; Ezek. 33: 11; Acts 3: 19. See Age of Accountability, Ignorance. |
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We must have faith, and be willing to seek out the Truth: Heb. 11: 6; Psa. 119: 9. See Faith, Truth. |
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We must be willing to hear God's Word: Rev 2: 7; Mt. 11: 15; Rom. 10: 17 |
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True Faith will cause us to render obedience to God's will: Eph. 2: 10; Jn. 14: 15; 1 Jn. 5: 3; Rev. 22: 14. See Obedience. |
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We have to take an active part in achieving salvation: Jn. 6: 27; Phil. 2: 12-15. See Salvation. |
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What are the initial acts of obedience or steps of salvation that are an active proof of our faith? |
A. We must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the sinless Son of God who died for our sins - Acts 10: 43; 16: 31. See Belief, Blood of Jesus, Son of God
B. True belief will produce repentance - Acts 2: 38; 3:19. See Sin, Repentance.
C. This change of life & attitude will produce in us the desire to publicly confess Jesus as our Lord and Master - Rom. 10: 9-10; Matt. 16: 15-16. See Confession of Christ.
D. As an act of humility, faith and obedience, we will immediately submit to baptism (immersion in water) in order to have our sins washed away - Acts 22: 16; Gal. 3: 27; 2 Cor. 5: 17; 1 Pet. 3:21; Acts 2: 38. See Baptism.
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Now, as "New Creatures" it will be our desire to remain faithful at all times, rising to walk a New Life (Rom. 6: 4). We can read of many who were faithful to God in Heb. 11. Rev. 2:10 teaches us that God expects us to remain faithful, even unto the point of death. See Apostasy, Christian Living, Zeal. |
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We will seek to gather with other Christians in a faithful local congregation to worship God publicly, encourage each other, and preach the Gospel to the lost. See Church, The True, Giving, Lord's Supper, Prayer, Music, Worship |
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