1. Steps To Salvation

2. Steps to Salvation Widely debated Widely debated Truth on the matter does exist Truth on the matter does exist Discussions on salvation generally dominated by the issue of baptism Discussions on salvation generally dominated by the issue of baptism Many great sermons delivered on baptism Many great sermons delivered on baptism Baptism is clearly prescribed by the New Testament Baptism is clearly prescribed by the New Testament But what about... “the other four steps?” But what about... “the other four steps?”

3. The Other Four Steps Romans 10, Acts 2

4. What are the steps? 1. Hear 2. Believe 3. Confess 4. Repent 5. Be Baptized 6. Keep His Commandments Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38 I John 3:24

5. What are the steps? 1. Hear 2. Believe 3. Confess 4. Repent 5. Be Baptized 6. Keep His Commandments Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38 I John 3:24

6. Do the other steps get under- emphasized? Baptism is “front and center,” and the other steps fall into the background Baptism is “front and center,” and the other steps fall into the background Baptism sometimes separates Christ’s church from denominations Baptism sometimes separates Christ’s church from denominations Do the other steps separate those dwelling in truth from those who aren’t? Do the other steps separate those dwelling in truth from those who aren’t? If we are right on baptism, could we be wrong on the other four steps (teaching or living)? If we are right on baptism, could we be wrong on the other four steps (teaching or living)?

7. Why are the other four steps rarely debated?  We assume everyone agrees with these precepts?  We assume everyone understands these precepts?  These are very subjective steps (i.e. difficult to determine what’s enough)?  We like to check things off lists and baptism is a one-time requirement?

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

9. Elements of Hearing 1. Bound Bible available 2. Time to read and study 3. Sound mind 4. Teachers, preachers and tutors available NO EXCUSES! Romans 1:20

10. Hearing Loss? We may have no desire We may have no desire We may not have a good and honest heart We may not have a good and honest heart

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

12. Confess Begins with an initial confession (Romans 10:10) Begins with an initial confession (Romans 10:10) Unlike baptism, is not a one-time action (Luke 12:8-9) Unlike baptism, is not a one-time action (Luke 12:8-9) Daunting to confess in group of well-wishing Christians Daunting to confess in group of well-wishing Christians More difficult in a group of co-workers or other associates that aren’t supportive More difficult in a group of co-workers or other associates that aren’t supportive Was difficult for Peter (Matt. 16:16, Luke 22:54- 62) Was difficult for Peter (Matt. 16:16, Luke 22:54- 62)

13. Repent (Acts 2:38) Repent defined as “a fundamental change of heart and mind from sin toward God.” Repent defined as “a fundamental change of heart and mind from sin toward God.” Change of actions and behavior? Change of actions and behavior? Change of heart underlying the actions (Matt. 7:16) Change of heart underlying the actions (Matt. 7:16) Are the fruits the root of the problem, or a symptom of the root of the problem? Are the fruits the root of the problem, or a symptom of the root of the problem?

14. Be Baptized (Acts 2:38) Covered extensively in other lessons Covered extensively in other lessons Baptism literally means immersion Baptism literally means immersion Previously spoken of as being a one-time action Previously spoken of as being a one-time action What if you didn’t do it for the right reason? What if you didn’t do it for the right reason?

15. What are the steps? 1. Hear 2. Believe 3. Confess 4. Repent 5. Be Baptized 6. Keep His Commandments Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38 I John 3:24