Get saved. Get baptized. Go to church. Grow in faith.
The Bible lays out a simple, life-changing path for every believer. This page gives you the big picture and then sends you to the full guides for each step.
1) Get Saved — Believe the Gospel
Salvation isn’t “do more.” It’s believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. The moment you believe on Him, you have everlasting life.
Acts 16:31
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
John 6:47
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
1 Corinthians 15:3–4
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
Go deeper: How to Get to Heaven
Related doctrines: The Doctrine of Salvation, The Doctrine of Eternal Security
2) Get Baptized — Obey After You Believe
Baptism comes after salvation. It’s full immersion in water, picturing Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. It does not save you, but it is your first step of obedience.
Acts 8:36–37
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Romans 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Go deeper: What is Baptism?
Related doctrine: The Doctrine of Baptism
3) Go to Church — Assemble, Grow, and Serve
God commands believers to gather in a local, visible church for doctrine, fellowship, prayer, the ordinances, and the Great Commission. Church isn’t optional—it’s where disciples are made.
Hebrews 10:24–25
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Acts 2:41–42
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Go deeper: Why Go to Church?
Related doctrines: The Doctrine of the Church, The Doctrine of Separation and Holiness
What To Do Right Now
- Step 1: Read How to Get to Heaven and believe the Gospel.
- Step 2: Schedule baptism with us and read What is Baptism.
- Step 3: Join us this week. See Why Go to Church? and our service times on the site.
