What must I do to be saved?
Discover the Transformative Power of the Gospel: Explore how the message of Christ offers a pathway to forgiveness, renewal, and a deeper connection with God. Learn how each step—from recognizing our need to responding in faith—leads to a life transformed by His love.
Understanding Our Situation
We all struggle with internal issues like guilt, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness. These feelings point to a deeper problem: sin, which creates a barrier between us and the fulfilling life God intended for us. Sin not only impacts our actions but also our nature, leading us away from God.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” - Romans 3:23
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” - Isaiah 59:1-2
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” - Romans 3:23
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” - Isaiah 59:1-2
The Need for a Solution
The presence of sin in our lives results in spiritual death, which means eternal separation from God in a place called Hell. We need salvation to heal this separation and restore our relationship with Him. This salvation cannot come from ourselves, as no human effort can bridge the gap that sin has created.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23
“There is no one righteous, not even one.” - Romans 3:10
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23
“There is no one righteous, not even one.” - Romans 3:10
What Jesus Did for Us
In His love, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth. Jesus lived a sinless life and chose to die on the cross, bearing the full weight of our sins. This sacrifice was necessary to pay the penalty for our sins and offer us a way back to God. His resurrection from the dead is the guarantee of our own resurrection and a new life in Him.
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.†- Isaiah 53:5
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.†- John 3:16
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.†- Isaiah 53:5
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.†- John 3:16
How We Respond
To accept this gift of salvation, we must respond with repentance and faith. Repentance involves turning away from our sinful behaviors and attitudes, committing to live according to God’s ways. Faith means trusting fully in Jesus’ sacrifice to save us, not relying on our own efforts or goodness. This faith leads to a transformation that begins in this life and continues into eternity.
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.†- Acts 3:19
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.†- 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.†- Acts 3:19
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.†- 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Transformation
When we embrace the Gospel, our lives are fundamentally changed. We become new creations, no longer defined by our past sins but by our new identity in Christ. This change impacts not just our eternal destiny but our daily lives, infusing them with purpose, joy, and peace as we grow in our relationship with God.
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” - Galatians 2:20
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” - Galatians 5:22
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” - Galatians 2:20
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” - Galatians 5:22
repent, and place your faith in christ today
You do not need a church or a pastor to become a child of God. You can be saved right now. If you desire in your heart to repent of your sins before God, and to place your faith in him, you can be saved. Call on the Lord today to express your repentance and ask that he would save you from your sins.
We understand that you may have a lot of questions about salvation. We would love the opportunity to help you understand how you can be saved from your sins through the blood of Christ. If this is you, please contact us today and a member of our staff will reach out as soon as possible.
We understand that you may have a lot of questions about salvation. We would love the opportunity to help you understand how you can be saved from your sins through the blood of Christ. If this is you, please contact us today and a member of our staff will reach out as soon as possible.