Things that need to be believed for salvation

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
 

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
That's pretty good. Please read the account of the thief on the cross with Jesus. What did he say or do that resulted in Jesus Christ telling him, "This day you will be in Paradise?" :eek:

IN GOD THE SON,
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That's pretty good. Please read the account of the thief on the cross with Jesus. What did he say or do that resulted in Jesus Christ telling him, "This day you will be in Paradise?" :eek:

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto
I guess he believed Jesus was who He was(?), because he said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (quoted KJV because of copyright)
 
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I guess he believed Jesus was who He was(?), because he said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom."? (quoted KJV because of copyright)
Just correcting this for clarity. Might be bad or incorrect grammar.
 

bluto

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I guess he believed Jesus was who He was(?), because he said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (quoted KJV because of copyright)
There is a little more details if you read Luke 23:39-44. What point did the thief make that resulted in what Jesus said at vs43? :eek:

IN GOD THE SON,
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There is a little more details if you read Luke 23:39-44. What point did the thief make that resulted in what Jesus said at vs43? :eek:

IN GOD THE SON,
bluto
Is this the same question you asked before?
 

p_rehbein

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
A few Scriptures you can ponder:

Titus 3:5 - Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: (Read More...)

Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 15:1-27 - I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. (Read More...)

Acts 16:30-33 - And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (Read More...)

Psalms 3:8 - Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah.

Psalms 37:39 - But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.

Psalms 62:1 - (To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.) Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.

Acts 28:28 - Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and [that] they will hear it.

Romans 6:14 - For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

John 3:16-18 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (Read More...)

Psalms 60:5 - That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.

Galatians 2:21 - I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

John 3:17-21 - For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (Read More...)

Acts 2:1-47 - And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (Read More...)

Acts 2:36-41 - Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (Read More...)

From these you may find what you are seeking
 

p_rehbein

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No, sorry, Posted to the wrong thread......... MY BAD! :)
 

Leastamongmany

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A few Scriptures you can ponder:

Titus 3:5 - Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: (Read More...)

Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 15:1-27 - I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. (Read More...)

Acts 16:30-33 - And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (Read More...)

Psalms 3:8 - Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah.

Psalms 37:39 - But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.

Psalms 62:1 - (To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.) Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.

Acts 28:28 - Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and [that] they will hear it.

Romans 6:14 - For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

John 3:16-18 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (Read More...)

Psalms 60:5 - That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.

Galatians 2:21 - I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

John 3:17-21 - For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (Read More...)

Acts 2:1-47 - And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (Read More...)

Acts 2:36-41 - Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (Read More...)

From these you may find what you are seeking
I agree! Salvation is simple,by faith we believe He paid for our sins before repentance!! We continue to ABIDE IN HIM and follow His examples to overcome and become strengthened in our walk with Him! We have Him as our supreme advocate if we FAIL to live above sin,but when we confess such failures,He forgives! Salvation is NOT what some find hard to grasp.....IT'S THE WALK....FOLLOWING HIM!💖💖💖
 

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
Yes but remember, the belief must be a deep heart held belief..

salvation isn't a magic sentence you recite, it's based on faith/belief that you hold in your heart.

If you feel you lack a complete or trusting belief, you can always ask God to help you with areas in your heart that hold any doubt or unbelief..

You don't have to know everything, you just have to believe and trust in Him as your Lord and Savior..
 

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
Believe in Christ to become your Saviour. Bible verses below shows that someone may claim Christ is God yet it is important that he become "our Saviour." Salvation, saved, sin, sinner requires a Saviour!

Titus 2:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

2 Peter 1:1 King James Version (KJV)
1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
 

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I agree! Salvation is simple,by faith we believe He paid for our sins before repentance!! We continue to ABIDE IN HIM and follow His examples to overcome and become strengthened in our walk with Him! We have Him as our supreme advocate if we FAIL to live above sin,but when we confess such failures,He forgives! Salvation is NOT what some find hard to grasp.....IT'S THE WALK....FOLLOWING HIM!💖💖💖
Acts 3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Our situation is like a lame man who has been healed. His walk and talk is a result of faith in the name of Jesus Christ. Well the lame man expected something from Peter and John yet the best gift ever they gave is a complete healing saving his life from the street. Wow! Salvation! Amen!
 

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Acts 3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Our situation is like a lame man who has been healed. His walk and talk is a result of faith in the name of Jesus Christ. Well the lame man expected something from Peter and John yet the best gift ever they gave is a complete healing saving his life from the street. Wow! Salvation! Amen!
I do not disagree. I would however wonder what and how this man followed Jesus after his miraculous healing in the name of Jesus!! 💖💖💖
 

fredoheaven

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I do not disagree. I would however wonder what and how this man followed Jesus after his miraculous healing in the name of Jesus!! 💖💖💖
Acts 3 would end the story with these but no longer know what happened to him after. Perhaps, I could not assumed.


9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
 

Leastamongmany

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Acts 3 would end the story with these but no longer know what happened to him after. Perhaps, I could not assumed.


9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
I have seen God do so many wonders of healings in ppls lives,but it is so sad to say they did not follow Him after! How I wonder knowing IT WAS GOD THAT TOUCHED ,even after being given a death sentence,they did not followHim!💖💖💖
 

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Is salvation as simple as believing Jesus paid for your sins, that He's the Son of God, God Himself (the second Person of the Trinity), that He rose from the dead on the third day, and that He is Lord? Is there anything else someone needs to believe that anyone would include with these things?
It’s that simple.
 

bluto

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I guess he believed Jesus was who He was(?), because he said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (quoted KJV because of copyright)
There is a little more to it than that. The thief admitted/repented that he deserved to be crucified for his crimes this is why Jesus acknowledged that he would be in Paradise with Jesus. Bottom line, Gid/Jesus Christ knows your heart. Also notice the thief did not have to speak in tongues or get water babtized to be with Jesus. In fact the thief believed and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. :eek:

IN GOD THE SON,
james