1. One must HEAR the truth. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).
2. He must BELIEVE in God and Christ. "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). Christ said, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me" (John 14:1).
3. He must REPENT of his sins. "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3).
4. He must CONFESS Christ to be the Son of God. Christ said himself, "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32).
5. And he must be BAPTIZED for the remission of his sins. This baptism is a burial in water (Romans 6:3,4; Acts 8:26-39). "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned" (Mark 16:16). "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit'"(Acts 2:38).
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