How Do I Get Saved? Salvation Through Faith

How do I get saved? Our answer is salvation by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. This guide explains the Christian teaching behind that answer and points you to the Bible passages used by our ministry.

“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17

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How Do I Get Saved? Begin With Christian Faith

The term Christian was first given to the church at Antioch, Syria. It was meant as a derogatory label. The term meant that these saints were acting just like Jesus Christ. They followed His commands and did everything that He had taught them to do.

It would be as if someone liked Elvis so much that they copied His lifestyle and people would call this person a Preslyan to ridicule him.

Although the term Christian was meant to ridicule those who followed Jesus, it became a badge of honor to those who believed.

Today, some 2000 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, millions of people use the title “Christian” and refer to themselves as such. Yet does calling yourself a Christian make you one? Does calling yourself a car make you a car? Does going to Church make you a Christian? Does going to the garage make you a car?

To be a Christian, you must become one and there is only one-way to do that. You must follow Jesus.

Many people haven’t even been to church in years. They haven’t followed the rule of the church and have interpreted the rules for life on their own. Many people say, “I have tried to live a good life so I am hoping to go to Heaven when I die.” Others say, “I believe everyone will go to Heaven.” Some say that they don’t believe in Hell.

You have the absolute right to believe anything you want. No one can take that from you. So if you believe that if someone sprinkles you with water when you’re an infant and says a few words, that you become a Christian, that’s your right!

It doesn’t make it true but it is your right to believe as you wish.

If you were playing a game of baseball and you hit the ball and ran to third base, you would get tagged out. Why? Because you have to go to first base, then second base and then third base. You can believe all you want that you can run the bases backwards. That’s your right! It is also the manager’s right to kick you off the team.

So, what am I getting at? Simply this, your believing about God your way is your right but it is not necessarily His way.

How Do I Get Saved? Read the Bible’s Message

You may ask, “There are thousands of religions out there, how can someone know the right way?”

It’s not as hard as you think. As a matter of fact, it’s pretty simple. Christianity believes the Bible is God’s word and method of getting His message to the people. Oh, you will hear all kinds of excuses for not reading it such as: “Men wrote the Bible and we all know that people make mistakes” Yes we do but we also know that the Bible was written by men as they were inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Now if God made the universe and put everything in place so accurately, if he made DNA and the genetic programming for our bodies to grow our parts in the right places, couldn’t He protect the accuracy of His word?

Then if we agree the Bible is the written word or instructions of God, have we read it?

How many people have claimed to be Christians and haven’t even read through the Bible one time?

“Oh”. You say, “but there are so many interpretations, only those educated in the Bible can interpret it”. Oh yeah? Then why are there so many different educated people interpreting it so many ways?

How Do I Get Saved? By Grace Through Faith

The truth is, God wrote the Bible for all of us to understand it. So when He says: Eph 2:8 for by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

He is saying that faith in the fact that Jesus died for your sins and He paid the way that you couldn’t pay for, that is what saves you. It is accepting the gift of God (Jesus). Do you see how it says, “Not of works, lest any man should boast?

All that is saying is that no one who dies and gets into heaven will be able to say they got there by giving money to the church. Nor will they be able to say they were good or they always attended church. The Bible says in Mat 7:22, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works?

Mat 7:23 and then will I profess unto them I never knew you.”

I can tell you more if you like but just by what you read here, do you see the futility in getting to heaven on your own? Many don’t even attend church or read the Bible. Many are not doing good works (Not that it would save you anyway) or are they doing any of the things they “believe will get them into Heaven.

How Do I Get Saved? Receive God’s Gift in Christ

So if you want to become a Christian you need to believe that God became a man (Jesus) and He was the perfect sacrifice who died for your sins. He paid the price that you could not pay so that you could have eternal life with Him in Heaven.

Rom 10:9 that 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.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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How Do I Get Saved? Questions About Faith

How do I get saved if I cannot earn salvation?

The passages above explain salvation as the gift of God, received through faith in Jesus Christ. Our ministry teaches that giving money, attending church or doing good works cannot purchase that gift. Read Ephesians 2:8–9 alongside the explanation above as you consider this question.

Which passages should I read first?

Begin with the three references in the diagram: Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 10:9 and John 1:12. Read each passage in its surrounding chapter so you can consider the wider context. The guide also discusses Matthew 7:22–23 and the difference between a religious label and faith in Christ.

Where can I ask more questions?

If you are still asking, “How do I get saved?”, you are welcome to contact our ministry. Tell us which passage or part of the explanation you would like to understand. There is no donation required to ask a question about faith.

To understand the wider Christian beliefs behind this guide, read what we believe. You can also visit Payatas Baptist Church ministry updates to learn about the church through which we serve the community.

How Do I Get Saved? Read and Reflect

Take time with the passages in this guide. The question “How do I get saved?” is central to the Christian message explained here, and it is worth reading the answer carefully rather than treating it as a label or a checklist. The guide points to faith in Jesus Christ and the gift of God described in Scripture.

Begin With Ephesians 2:8–9

Read these two verses together, then read the surrounding passage. Notice the words grace, faith and gift, and how the passage contrasts salvation with works. Compare that wording with the explanation above. If you want to ask a question, write down the particular word or sentence you would like clarified.

Continue With Romans 10:9

This is one of the passages quoted near the end of the guide. Read the verse and the rest of the chapter around it. Consider the relationship between the confession and belief described in the text. Keep the reference with any notes you make, so you can return to the passage when discussing it.

Read John 1:12 Alongside the Guide

The quotation from John is another part of the explanation above. Read it in the opening chapter of John and compare its language with the guide’s discussion of receiving Christ. Reading the passage for yourself gives you a clearer basis for any questions you want to ask about the ministry’s teaching.

Talk About Your Questions

If you are exploring the question “How do I get saved?” for the first time, you do not need to know all the terminology before asking. Tell us what you have read and what you would like to understand. Questions about grace, faith, salvation or the Bible are welcome through the contact details on this website.

The statement of faith linked above gives additional context about the ministry’s Christian beliefs. You can read one section at a time and return to this guide whenever you want to review the passages about salvation.

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