Do you know whether or not you're saved?

Question

How do I become saved?

Please be as detailed as you can.

Answer 1

Point One

God LOVES you so much, and he offers a wonderful PLAN for your life.

God's Love ~ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

This verse is often misunderstood by others, because the Bible definition of believe is different than today’s modern definition. To believe (Biblically), means to commit to, or to cleave to. Remember even the devil believes in God, "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." James 2:19

Therefore we must do more than just believe, we must commit our lives to Him.

God's Plan ~ Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (that it might be full and meaningful) (John 10:10)

So why is it that most people are not experiencing the abundant life? Because...


Point Two

All men and women are SINFUL and SEPARATED from God. Therefore, we cannot know and experience God's love and plan for our lives.

Man is Sinful ~ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

Man was created to have fellowship with God; but, because of his stubborn self-will, he chose to go his own independent way and fellowship with God was broken. This self-will, characterized by an attitude of active rebellion or passive indifference, is evidence of what the Bible calls sin.

Man is Separated ~ "For the [result] of sin is death" --spiritual separation from God (Romans 6:23)

The third point explains the only way to bridge the gap between you and the Lord...


Point Three

Jesus Christ is God's ONLY provision for Man's sin. Through Jesus you can know and experience God's love and plan for your life.

He Died in Our Place ~ "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)

He Rose from the Dead ~ "... Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures ... he was buried ... he rose again the third day according to the scriptures ... he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once" (1st Corinthians 15:3-6)

He is the Only Way to God ~ "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.'" (John 14:6) (emphasis added on the)

It is not enough just to know these three points. The fourth point is essential...


Point Four

We must individually RECEIVE Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know and experience God's love and plan for our lives.

We Must Receive Jesus Christ ~ "But 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)

We Receive Christ Through Faith ~ "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

When we Receive Christ, We Experience a New Birth ~ "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." (John 3:3-8)

We Receive Christ by Personal Invitation ~ Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come to him" (Revelation 3:20)

Receiving Christ involves turning to God from self (repentance) and trusting Christ to come into our lives to forgive our sins and to make us the kind of people He wants us to be. Just to agree intellectually that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for our sins is not enough. Nor is it enough to have an emotional experience. We receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of will...


Point Five

Once you become a born-again Christian, there must be some evidence that you are a new person in Jesus Christ.

A New Change ~ "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2nd Corinthians 5:17)

There Must be Some Fruit (evidence) ~ "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works (deeds or service) is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?" (James 2:20-22)

Yes it is true that works, service or good deeds do not save us. Although they are the evidence of our salvation...


Are you ready for the next step?

You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer (Prayer is talking with God)

God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart.

Below is a suggested prayer. Remember you must mean it from your heart.

Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be! Amen.

I hope this helps...plus i think you need to get plugged into a church that preaches the TRUTH..GOD BLESS YOU

Answer 2

I have been saved through my Baptism
Rom 8:24 for in hope we WERE saved
Eph 2:5-8 by Grace you have BEEN saved through Faith
2 Tim 1:9 He saved us thru the bath of rebirth, renewal of Holy Spirit

I am being saved
Phil 2:12 work out you salvation with fear and trembling
1 Pet 1:19 as you ATTAIN the Goal of your Faith, salvation

I will be saved
Mt 10:22 he who ENDURES to the end will be saved
Mt 24:13 he who PERSEVERES to the end will be saved
Mk 8:35 whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.

Salvation is a life long process. Some days we are better then others, God understands, but we must continue to work towards our salvation.

Answer 3

As I breathe and live, so I do.

How do you become saved?
1) Fast and pray.
2) Examine your conscience.
3) Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in this.
4) Stay away from sin and all proximity of sin.
5) Read the bible
6) Go to mass every Sunday
7) Make prayer part of your daily life
8) See in all things God
9) Love your brother
10) There's lots of other stuff and you probably do alot of them already. Like keep the 10 commandments (not suggestions, you know!) and don't become attached to worldly possessions.
11) and of all things, realize that on your own power, you cannot be saved, but only by the sacrifice of our Lord. Take up your cross and follow him.

Answer 4

You start off with prayer,,you need to believe He died for you and all of the sins you have done..You need to ask Jesus to come into your heart and live there,,that you want to change and do the will of your Father in heaven..asking for forgiveness from Jesus for all the past sins in your life..and you then will be saved..now when you get saved it may not feel like no changes right at the moment but as you grow in the Lord you will notice you don't desire to do the things you use to do..You will notice more peace in your heart,mind and soul..that is Jesus..Reading the bible is very important,,so you know what the Lord has in store for you,,He wants you to posper in all things..We come to God humblely with a sorryful heart knowing we can't be saved by all the good things we do but because Jesus died on the cross and it is His grace and mercy that allows us to be free...when you get done praying remember the angels in heaven start to sing and rejoice,,cause one of Gods children is back in His arms..How sweet that is...Stay Blessed like God wants you..

Answer 5

This is very important and so fundamental. The best place to look is the Bible. Someone asked Paul and Silas this very question:
Ac 16:30 He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

They answered:
Ac 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved

It's that simple. It's that wonderful. It's that true.

Answer 6

Romans 10;9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Simply apply the above scripture, its that simple. Stand, Kneel, sit or however you wish to speak to God. Tell God that you accept the
Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, and believe in the Resurrection, that God raised Him from the dead.

If you wish, you may also, at the same time renounce the lordship of Satan and command him to leave your presence forever, in the Name of Jesus.

And if you wish to go further, ask Jesus to fill you with the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Next step is to ask the Lord to bring you to a church that teaches the word of God without compromise.

Only the first part of this answer is requisite to be a true Christian for the purpose of salvation and a guaranteed ticket to Heaven.
The rest is simply the natural progression of a disciple.

I Cr 13;8a
11-4-6

Answer 7

Its not just a simple prayer. But it is a request to God through and acknowledging Jesus ransom Scarface.

Also you are saved by doing Gods will. Which is preaching and teaching as Jesus did. Repent and continue studying the bible. The books of Timothy account what is require of a persons conduct.

Answer 8

Just know that God is there and he loves you with all his heart and believe that he does save and you should figure out if you are saved and pray and God will listen

Answer 9

Yes I do know.
Blood Bought,
Paid for with a Price.
Sealed until the day of reedemption
Bought and paid for by the precious Bood of Jesus, God's only Son.

Answer 10

Yes you do - my site goes in detail about how to be saved - and a prayer will not save you, just believing will not save you.

Answer 11

Its not sumthin u BECOME, its sumthin u ARE 1nce u've carried out the steps Kaity has given u & let no1 tell u that u r not once u hav. GRACE is instantaneous.