Steps To Steps To SalvationSalvation

Steps to SalvationSteps to Salvation

Widely debatedWidely debated Truth on the matter does existTruth on the matter does exist Discussions on salvation generally Discussions on salvation generally

dominated by the issue of baptismdominated by the issue of baptism Many great sermons delivered on baptismMany great sermons delivered on baptism Baptism is clearly prescribed by the New Baptism is clearly prescribed by the New

TestamentTestament But what about... “But what about... “the other four the other four

stepssteps?”?”

The Other Four The Other Four StepsSteps

Romans 10, Acts 2Romans 10, Acts 2

What are the steps?What are the steps?

1.1. HearHear

2.2. BelieveBelieve

3.3. ConfessConfess

4.4. RepentRepent

5.5. Be Baptized Be Baptized

6.6. Keep His Keep His CommandmentsCommandments

Rom. 10:14Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 I John 3:24I John 3:24

What are the steps?What are the steps?

1.1. HearHear

2.2. BelieveBelieve

3.3. ConfessConfess

4.4. RepentRepent

5.5. Be Be BaptizedBaptized

6.6. Keep His Keep His CommandmentsCommandments

Rom. 10:14Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 I John 3:24I John 3:24

Do the other steps get Do the other steps get under-emphasized?under-emphasized?

Baptism is “front and center,” and the Baptism is “front and center,” and the other steps fall into the background other steps fall into the background

Baptism sometimes separates Christ’s Baptism sometimes separates Christ’s church from denominationschurch from denominations

Do the other steps separate those Do the other steps separate those dwelling in truth from those who aren’t?dwelling in truth from those who aren’t?

If we are right on baptism, could we be If we are right on baptism, could we be wrong on the other four steps (teaching wrong on the other four steps (teaching oror living)? living)?

Why are the other four Why are the other four steps rarely debated?steps rarely debated?

We assume everyone agrees with We assume everyone agrees with these precepts? these precepts?

We assume everyone understands We assume everyone understands these precepts?these precepts?

These are very subjective steps (i.e. These are very subjective steps (i.e. difficult to determine what’s enough)?difficult to determine what’s enough)?

We like to check things off lists and We like to check things off lists and baptism is a one-time requirement?baptism is a one-time requirement?

HearHear

Romans 10:14,17Romans 10:14,17 Romans 10:2-3Romans 10:2-3 Matt. 13:10-17Matt. 13:10-17 Is. 42:18-20Is. 42:18-20 Prov. 8:34Prov. 8:34

Elements of HearingElements of Hearing

1.1. Bound Bible availableBound Bible available

2.2. Time to read and studyTime to read and study

3.3. Sound mindSound mind

4.4. Teachers, preachers and tutors availableTeachers, preachers and tutors available

NO EXCUSES!NO EXCUSES! Romans 1:20Romans 1:20

Hearing Loss?Hearing Loss?

We may have no desireWe may have no desireWe may not have a good We may not have a good

and honest heartand honest heart

BelieveBelieve

Romans 10:9-10Romans 10:9-10 Romans 1:5Romans 1:5 John 3:16John 3:16 Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16 Acts 8:37Acts 8:37 Romans 11:22Romans 11:22

ConfessConfess Begins with an initial confession Begins with an initial confession

(Romans 10:10)(Romans 10:10) Unlike baptism, is not a one-time action Unlike baptism, is not a one-time action

(Luke 12:8-9)(Luke 12:8-9) Daunting to confess in group of well-Daunting to confess in group of well-

wishing Christianswishing Christians More difficult in a group of co-workers More difficult in a group of co-workers

or other associates that aren’t or other associates that aren’t supportivesupportive

Was difficult for Peter (Matt. 16:16, Was difficult for Peter (Matt. 16:16, Luke 22:54-62)Luke 22:54-62)

Repent (Acts 2:38)Repent (Acts 2:38)

Repent defined as “Repent defined as “a a fundamentalfundamental change of heart and mind from sin change of heart and mind from sin toward God.”toward God.”

Change of actions and behavior? Change of actions and behavior? Change of heart underlying the Change of heart underlying the

actions (Matt. 7:16)actions (Matt. 7:16) Are the fruits the root of the problem, Are the fruits the root of the problem,

or a symptom of the root of the or a symptom of the root of the problem?problem?

Be Baptized (Acts 2:38)Be Baptized (Acts 2:38)

Covered extensively in other lessonsCovered extensively in other lessons Baptism literally means immersionBaptism literally means immersion Previously spoken of as being a one-Previously spoken of as being a one-

time actiontime action What if you didn’t do it for the right What if you didn’t do it for the right

reason?reason?

What are the steps?What are the steps?

1.1. HearHear

2.2. BelieveBelieve

3.3. ConfessConfess

4.4. RepentRepent

5.5. Be Baptized Be Baptized

6.6. Keep His Keep His CommandmentsCommandments

Rom. 10:14Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 I John 3:24I John 3:24