First, you must Admit that you are a sinner. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." (Romans 3:10) The Bible also says "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
Second, you must Believe in your heart that Jesus died on the Cross to pay the price for your sin. "For he hath made him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (2 Corinthians 5:21) "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." "Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." (Romans 5:8-9) Although we cannot understand how, God said that our sins were laid upon Jesus and He died in our place. He became our substitute. Simply believe on Him as the one who bore your sin, died in your place, was buried, and whom God resurrected. The fact that Jesus was resurrected powerfully assures that the believer can claim everlasting life when Jesus is received as Savior! "But as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." (John 1:12) "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)
And third, you must Commit your life to Him. Once you have accepted Christ as Savior, you will never be the same. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Corinthians 6:17) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." (Romans 12:1)
Surely, you realize you are a sinner. Right now, wherever you are, reverently lift your heart to God in prayer: "Oh God, I know I am a sinner. I believe in my heart that Jesus shed His precious blood and died in my place, in order to pay my sin debt. I believe on Him as my crucified, buried, and risen Savior. I ask you Lord to come into my life, and forgive me of sins. Thank you, God, for the wonderful gift you have given me. In Jesus' name, Amen."
You may think, "Surely, it can't be that simple." Yes it is. It is God's plan. You just have to accept it...you must have faith. Do you know what faith is?
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Pretty plain and simple, don't you think? Just take God at His word, and claim His salvation by faith today!
Once you have been saved, there are three things that you should practice daily for spiritual growth: Pray--this is how you talk to God. Read your Bible--this is how God talks to you. Witness--tell others about God's Gift of Salvation. You should also be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ as a public testimony of your salvation, and find a Bible-believing church to attend. "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." (Psalm 122:1)
