What We Believe About Salvation
God sent Jesus into the world as a man to provide an example for us of how to live our lives and provide a path to salvation for those who believe in Him and follow His Instructions. (John 3:16-18, 15:9-12, Acts 2:29-38, Colossians 2:13-15)
Jesus has the authority to forgive our sins. (Matthew 9:1-8, 1 John 2:12, 1 John 1-2:2)
Jesus will gladly give us the gift of salvation if we believe that He became a man, died for our sins, and returned to life after 3 days. (Matthew 16:16, Acts 2:27-38, Romans 3:10-25)
One must then be baptized and live in obedience to Him thereafter. (Acts 2:38)
Baptism by immersion in water is an essential and integral part of salvation and is among the first acts of obedience one should complete. (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 6:16, Acts 2:38, 8:12-16, 8:36-38, 9:18, 10:47-48)
Obeying and following Jesus is the only way to avoid Hell and go to Heaven. (Romans 8:12-17, John 10:7-9, 14:6-7)
Communion is the symbolic re-creation of the Last Supper and is necessary for a continued relationship with Jesus after baptism. (Matthew 26:17-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32)
Steps to Becoming a Christian and Obtaining Salvation
Acknowledge that you are a sinner and repent of your sins.
Confess that Jesus is the Messiah, the only son of God, and the only way to Heaven. (Confession of Faith)
Be Baptized.
Participate in communion.
Live the Christian life. (A life of study and growth focused on loving God with all of one’s being and loving others as one’s self.) (Hebrews 10:26-27)