Bible Question:
Grace and Truth: What do you believe is the plan of salvation? Do you believe that you MUST be baptized AND saved to get to heaven? |
Bible Answer: The Plan of Salvation goes something like this: (1) Realize you're a sinner. Romans 3:23 says "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (2) Know that the penalty for sin is death. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." (3) Understand that Christ died and rose again for you. Romans 5:28 says "And God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (4) You can be saved through faith in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 says "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast." (5) Saying a prayer doesn't save anyone, but it is a vital part of accepting Christ as your saviour. You need to tell Him that you realize you're a sinner, and that He died and rose again to take your sin away. Ask Him for His forgiveness, and tell Him that you want to live for Him. |