Step 1: Salvation – New Life in Christ  

Salvation is the most important step you will ever take, as it determines your relationship with God and your eternal destiny. Scripture teaches that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This means that, apart from Christ, every person stands guilty before a holy and just God, deserving His wrath (Ephesians 2:1–3). Yet God, in His mercy, chose to provide a way for sinners to be reconciled to Him. Salvation is the work of God from beginning to end, a gift of grace given to those He has chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4–5). 

At the heart of salvation is the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. God sent His only Son into the world to live the perfect, sinless life that we could not live and to die on the cross as the substitute for our sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). On the cross, Jesus bore the punishment we deserved, satisfying the righteous wrath of God and securing redemption for His people (Isaiah 53:5–6). On the third day, He rose from the dead, declaring victory over sin and death and ensuring eternal life for all who believe in Him (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). 

Salvation begins with repentance and faith. Repentance is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God, acknowledging our need for His mercy and forgiveness. Faith is a confident trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, resting entirely on His finished work for our salvation. As Paul writes, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Both repentance and faith are gifts from God, enabled by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:8–9; John 3:3).

Through salvation, we are united to Christ and adopted into the family of God. This union with Christ means that His righteousness is credited to us, and we are no longer under condemnation (Romans 8:1). As adopted children, we enjoy a new identity, a secure relationship with our heavenly Father, and the promise of eternal inheritance (Galatians 4:4–7). This transformative work of salvation leads to sanctification, as the Holy Spirit continues to conform us into the image of Christ (Philippians 1:6)

Salvation is not a decision we make independently but the result of God’s sovereign grace. As Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him” (John 6:44). This truth humbles us, reminding us that our salvation is entirely by God’s mercy, not our works, and leads us to a life of gratitude and worship (Titus 3:4–7).

If you are ready to take this step or have questions about salvation, we encourage you to speak with one of our pastors or leaders. Let us walk with you, pray with you, and help you begin this new life in Christ. Today is the day of salvation, and the call to repent and believe is urgent (2 Corinthians 6:2).