A. Admit that you are a sinner, guilty of breaking God’s commandments and deserving of punishment.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” (James 2:10)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
B. Believe the gospel—the good news that God’s Son Jesus died for our sins and rose again the third day, defeating death for us.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. “ (John 3:16)
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
C. Call upon Jesus and confess that He is the Son of God.
“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation …. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:9-10, 13)