There are five things that are necessary for one to be saved, namely, hearing the gospel, believing the gospel, repenting of our sins, confessing Christ as the Son of God, and being baptized for the remission of our sins. By this, the Lord adds us to his church, Acts 2:47.
- Hear the gospel, "[F]aith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God," Romans 10:17, and, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him," Hebrews 11:6.
- Believe the gospel, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned," Mark 16:16, and, "[T]hat if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation," Romans 10:9-10.
- Repent of our sins, "[U]nless you repent, you will all likewise perish," Luke 13:3, and, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins," Acts 2:38.
- Confess Christ as Lord, "[T]hat if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation," Romans 10:9-10.
- Be baptized, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned," Mark 16:16, and "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins," Acts 2:38.