The ABCs of Salvation

One of the first things we learn are the ABCs. These basic building blocks of language form our framework for learning. In a similar way, God's message of love and forgiveness has ABCs, too. These simple truths, found in the Bible, are the essential foundation for understanding and receiving eternal life.

A - ADMIT YOUR NEED - REPENT
Turn to God from sin (Acts 26:20). He is holy. We are not. Our sin separates us from Him. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 6:23).

B - BELIEVE ON JESUS
"God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). We receive eternal life by trusting fully in Him. "God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rom. 5:8). "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved" (Acts 16:31).

C - CONFESS JESUS & CALL ON HIM
Receive JESUS by grace through faith today (Eph. 2:8, 9). "As many as receive Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" (John 1:12). "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe with your heart that God 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" (Rom. 10:9, 10). "For 'whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved'" (Rom. 10:13). Say: l confess Jesus as Lord & believe God raised Him from the dead for my salvation and righteousness. Amen!