Closed Believe in Jesus”—Is Belief in Jesus Enough for Salvation?

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The Bible’s answer
Christians believe that Jesus died for the sins of humankind. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) However, salvation requires more than believing in Jesus as Savior. The demons know that Jesus is “the Son of God,” but they face destruction, not salvation.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

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What must I do to be saved?

• You must believe that Jesus sacrificed his life for our sins. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) This includes believing that Jesus was a real person and that all of what the Bible account says about him is accurate.
• Learn what the Bible really teaches. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible says that the apostle Paul and Silas told a jailer: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will get saved.” Then, after that, they began to teach “the word of Jehovah” You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to the jailer. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) This indicates that the jailer could not truly believe in Jesus unless he had a basic understanding of God’s Word. He needed accurate knowledge based on the Scriptures.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Repent. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) You must also repent, or feel deep sorrow, over previous wrong attitudes and conduct. Your repentance will be obvious to others as you stop practices that offend God and do “works that befit repentance.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Get baptized. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Jesus said that those who become his disciples would be baptized. The jailer mentioned earlier was baptized. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Similarly, after the apostle Peter taught a large crowd the truth about Jesus, “those who gladly accepted his word were baptized.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Obey Jesus’ instructions. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Those who “observe all the things” that Jesus commanded show by their life course that they are his followers. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) They become “doers of the word and not hearers only.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
• Endure to the end. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Jesus’ disciples “need endurance” in order to be saved. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) For example, the apostle Paul maintained strict obedience to Jesus’ teachings and loyalty to God, and he endured in this course from the day he became a Christian until he died.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

What about the “Sinner’s Prayer”?
In some religions people say certain prayers such as the “Sinner’s Prayer” and the “Salvation Prayer.” Typically, those praying acknowledge their sinfulness and express belief that Jesus died for their sins. They also ask Jesus to come into their heart or life. But the Bible neither mentions nor recommends a formulaic “Sinner’s Prayer.”
Some people think that after expressing a “Sinner’s Prayer,” a person is assured of eternal salvation. But no prayer in itself guarantees salvation. As imperfect humans, we continue to make mistakes. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) That is why Jesus taught his followers to pray regularly for forgiveness of sins. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Furthermore, some Christians who were in line for eternal salvation lost that prospect because they fell away or turned away from God.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Where did the “Sinner’s Prayer” originate?
Historians disagree regarding the origin of the “Sinner’s Prayer.” Some suggest that the tradition started to develop during the Protestant Reformation. Others believe that people began to say the “Sinner’s Prayer” during religious movements of the 18th and 19th centuries. In any case, the practice is not supported by Scripture—it actually conflicts with Bible teachings.
Bible verses about belief in Jesus and salvation

• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The one who has endured to the end will be saved.”
  Meaning: To gain salvation, people must maintain their faithfulness throughout their life.
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will get saved.”
  Meaning: Belief in Jesus is necessary to attain salvation.
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”
  Meaning: Belief in Jesus must be based on accurate knowledge of Bible truth.
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “[Jesus] became responsible for everlasting salvation to all those obeying him.”
  Meaning: To gain salvation, people must both know and obey Jesus’ commands.

 

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Amen

 

[FERBELL]

amen