What the Bible says about how to become a Christian
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      God saves only through obedience to the gospel!




1. Hear the Word
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Romans 10:17

2. Believe
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Hebrews 11:6

"He that believeth and is baptized will be saved; but he who believeth not shall be damned."
Mark 16:16

3. Repentance (turning from sin)
"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
Luke 13:3


4. Confess
"Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him I will also confess also before My Father which is in heaven. But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before My Father which is in heaven."
Matthew 10:32-33

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus Christ, and shall believe in that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart of man believeth unto rightousness;
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Romans 10:9-10


5. Baptism
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned"
Mark 16:16

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost"
Acts 2:38

"And now what tarriest thou? rise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."
Acts 22:16

6. Remain Faithful
"But he that endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."
Matthew 24:13