1. What Are The Biblical Requirements for Salvation
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” Job 32:8
Requirements For Salvation
For centuries men and women have posed the question, “What must I do to be saved?” “What Are The Biblical Requirements for Salvation?” The church has provided these hungry people with a multitude of answers. This seemingly endless group of answers to this simple question has led to much confusion and disagreement over the years. But the source of the answer, the truth, and the authoritative source have remained the same. In order to know the truth, in order to answer their question we must look to the word of God, the Bible.
One must first believe that the contents of the Bible are wholly inspired (written under the direction and approval of God). This core belief is the foundation and principle of Christian-based faith; and recognizes the Bible as the guided source of what we know of God and His dealings with men. The Bible emphasizes the need to look to the scriptures themselves for our guidance. It is the authoritative doctrine for all of God’s people.
(2 Timothy 3:14-16) “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
The Requirements to be “Saved”
(According to Scripture – Not Man)
| TO BE SAVED: | TRUE | BIBLE VERSES |
|---|---|---|
| You MUST believe that God exists. |  | Hebrews 11:6 |
| You MUST believe Jesus is the Son of God. | | John 3:16, 6:40; 1 John 4:14-15, 5:5, 5:10 |
| You MUST believe Jesus died for Your sins. | | 1 Corinthians 15:2-3 |
| You MUST believe God raised Jesus from the dead. | | Romans 10:9 |
| Baptism is part of God’s Plan of Salvation. | | Mark 16:16; Acts 2:32-38 |
| Is man required to do such in order to please God or to be SAVED? | | Verified By The Scripture(s) Above |
| TO BE SAVED: | FALSE | SCRIPTURE VERIFICATION |
| I must believe Jesus is God. |  | none |
| I must believe God died on the cross for our sins. | | none |
| I must believe God died for 3 days then resurrected himself. | | none |
| I must I believe Jesus raised himself from the dead | | none |
| I must believe in The Trinity; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. | | none |
| I must speak in "unknown tongues" in order to go to Heaven. | | none |
| Is man required to do such in order to please God or to be SAVED? | | none |