This is a vital question. The Bible leaves no room for error.
We cannot afford to be less than clear on its answer to the question,
what must I do to be saved? (Acts 16:30). If you are asking that
question, here is God's answer in simple terms.
Recognize your need to be saved.
Most people have little conception of the hatefulness of their
sin in the sight of God. That is why we have taken such pains
to emphasize this point already. Only when you see your need will
you be willing to apply God's remedy.
"They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are
sick" (Matthew 9:12).
Do not be tempted to sidestep the humbling recognition of your
great need. Accept no proposed answer that does not face up to
and deal with your sin and guilty. Especially shun every false
gospel that simply addresses you in terms of giving you a happy
and fulfilled life. The Lord does give His people such a life,
but the Biblical way of salvation is first and foremost God's
way of bringing sinners into a right relationship with Himself
through Christ.
Beware of false peace.
"They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people
slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace"
(Jeremiah 6:14).
Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that
He alone is able to save.
"We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son
of the living God" (John 6:69)
"A just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. Look
unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am
God, and there is none else" (Isaiah 45:21,22).
Accept and act upon the promises of the gospel.
We have just noted the plain invitation that the Lord has given
to sinners. If you will take the Lord at His word, on His own
terms, you will be saved. He has sworn to that.
What are the Lord's terms for coming to Christ?
* Confession of sin to the Lord is necessary.
"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy" (Proverbs
28:13).
* Trust in the merits of Christ alone is also necessary.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be
saved"
(Acts 16:31).
"As many as received him, to them gave he power to become
the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John
1:12).