The Path to Salvation, According to Scripture

Belief in Jesus Christ is a requirement for salvation (Acts 16:31)

• We cannot get to Heaven through works alone (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Our actions contribute to salvation (II Corinthians 9:7, Galatians 5:22-24, Revelation 20:12-13)

• We cannot get to Heaven through faith alone (James 2:14-26)

Our words contribute to salvation (Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 12:36-37)

Our actions can prevent salvation (Proverbs 6:16-19, I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:16-21, II Timothy 2:19, II Timothy 3:1-5, Revelation 21:7-8)

Baptism is a requirement for salvation (John 3:5, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38)

• Christians who were baptized in the Bible first believed in Jesus, then they confessed their sins and were baptized

• This means infant baptism and christenings are not valid baptisms as they do not symbolize the child’s personal faith

Jesus commanded us to evangelize to others (Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:15)

Regularly confess your sins to other believers (Matthew 3:2, Acts 19:18, James 5:16)

Repent to God and ask him to forgive you from your sins (Psalms 32:5, Psalms 51:1-14, Acts 2:38, I John 1:9)

Forgive those who sin against you (Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21, Luke 6:37, Luke 17:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13)