When Paul was imprisoned in Philippi because he was teaching about Jesus, he was asked a very important question by the prison keeper—“What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). This is a very important question, that each of us should ask today as well. The Bible gives us the answer. We must...
- Hear the word of God (Romans 10:14-17; 1:16,17; John 17:17; Acts 11:14).
- Believe in Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Acts 16:30,31; Romans 10:9,10; Ephesians 2:8,9; I John 5:1; Galatians 3:26).
- Repent of past sins and turn to God (Luke 13:5; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 26:20; II Timothy 2:19).
- Confess Jesus before men (Matthew 10:32,33; Romans 10:9,10; I John 4:15; Hebrews 10:23).
- Be Baptized for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:1-6; Galatians 3:26,27; I Peter 3:21).
- Abide in the word of God (John 8:31; 15:6,7; I Corinthians 15:1,2; Revelation 2:10; I John 1:9,10; Hebrews 10:24,25; John 4:24).
Kyle Pope, November 2009