How to Be Saved

Discover God's simple plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and receive the gift of eternal life.

Salvation by Grace Through Faith

Salvation is God's free gift to humanity, available to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. It cannot be earned through good works, religious rituals, or moral living - it comes only through faith in what Jesus did for us on the cross. This is the Good News of the Gospel.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."

— Ephesians 2:8-9

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Recognize Your Need

The first step to salvation is recognizing that we are all sinners who fall short of God's perfect standard. Sin separates us from God and makes it impossible for us to earn our way to heaven through good works alone.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Romans 3:23

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Understand the Consequence

Sin has a penalty - spiritual death and eternal separation from God. Without God's intervention, we would all face this judgment. But God loves us too much to leave us in this hopeless condition.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 6:23

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Believe in Jesus Christ

God provided the solution through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and rose again, conquering death. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone, not by our good works.

"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."

John 3:16

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Repent and Receive

Repentance means turning away from sin and turning to God. When we genuinely repent and put our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life as a free gift.

"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

Romans 10:9

A Prayer to Receive Christ

If you want to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can pray a prayer like this from your heart:

"Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son and that He died on the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead. I want to turn from my sins and receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me and give me eternal life. Help me to live for You from this day forward. In Jesus' name, Amen."

If you prayed this prayer sincerely, you are now a child of God! The Bible promises that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Begin Your New Life

If you just gave your life to Christ, begin growing in your faith with prayers, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.