Blueprint for
Eternity
What must I
do to be saved? This is the single most important question anyone can
ever ask. Our souls will exist for
eternity but on the Day of Judgment when Jesus Christ judges all who have ever
lived, He will divide the saved from the unsaved. The saved will go to
eternal life while the unsaved will go to eternal punishment (Matthew
25:31-46). This is why it is imperative we be on the right side of the
dividing line before that day arrives. The Bible teaches, “all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God” (Romans To be saved we must: 1.) Hear the “good
news” of Jesus Christ (Romans 2.) Believe (Hebrews 11:6; Acts 3.) Repent of our sins (Luke 13:3,5; Acts 4.) Confess faith in
Jesus Christ (Acts 5.) Be baptized (in
water) for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 6.) Remain faithful
for the rest of our lives and carry our cross daily (Revelation 2:10; Matthew 24:13; Luke 9:23) We become saved (conversion occurs) and we come into
contact with the blood of Christ (or enter into Christ), at baptism,
after steps 1-4 have been fulfilled.
If you still have questions and they revolve
around baptism, click here to see if you can find an answer. Ephesians 1:11-14
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according
to the plan of
him[*] who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his
will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise
of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard[1] the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed,[2,3] you were marked in him with a seal,
the promised Holy Spirit,[5] who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the
redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory. *God’s plan of salvation:
1. Hear 2. Believe 3. Repent—implied by “having
believed” 4. Confess—implied,
taken at moment of baptism 5. Be baptized—See Acts 2:38; Gal 3:26-27,4:6-7 at baptism is
when we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John 3:5 The work of the cross is God’s
offer of life… Baptism is our acceptance. “Likewise, I
say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who
repents.” –Luke 15:10 “…I will build my church and the gates of hell will not
prevail.” –Matthew 16:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very
end of the age." -- Matthew 28:18-20
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