We must each personally trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

We must realize that our own efforts to earn God's acceptance are inadequate.

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit." —Titus 3:5

We must admit our need for forgiveness.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." —Romans 3:23

"And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' " —Luke 18:13

We must receive Christ and His offer of salvation as a gift.

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." —John 1:12

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." —Ephesians 2:8-9