“What must I do to be saved?”

This question is often asked by people who have become convinced that they need their sins forgiven by Jesus. The most authoritative and reliable answer to this question naturally comes from the Lord, found in the Bible. Perhaps one of the best places to begin reading in the Bible is in Acts 2:36 and following verses. This is an inspired account of what the very first Christians did to become Christians.

They believed: (Acts 2:36, 37) “‘Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ — this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’”

They repented (turned from sinful living): (Acts 2:38) “Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”

In other places we learn that early Christians also confessed their faith (Acts 8:37 and Romans 10:9,10)

They were baptized (immersed in water) (Acts 2:41) “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.”

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