New Testament Plan of Salvation

Jesus proclaimed in Luke 24:46-49, "…thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that (1) repentance and (2) remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, (3) I send the promise of my Father upon you…", Peter preached in Acts 2:38-39. "Then Peter said unto them, (1) Repent, and (2) be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and (3) ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."

Step One: Repentance

Jesus died and so must we by repentance. In order to repent, we must place our faith in Jesus Christ as our Saviour and repent of our sins while recognizing the need of the Saviour in Acts 3:19. We must also be determined to turn from sin and give our life completely to Him. This is not to be confused with: Salvation itself. Believing is necessary and leads to the other steps. See Acts 8:12-17 and Acts 11:14-18.

Step Two: Baptism

Jesus was buried and so must we by baptism. Be baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ. Be buried with him by total immersion in water. Have the saving name of Jesus Christ pronounced over you as in Acts 22:16. Obtain remission of sins in baptism through obedience and faith in His name. This is not to be confused with: Repeating the titles "Father, Son, Holy Ghost" and sprinkling or pouring. See Acts 8:35-38 and Acts 19:1-6.

Step Three: Holy Ghost

Jesus rose and so must we by receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Receive the Holy Ghost baptism evidenced by tongues. Meet the conditions of repentance, faith and obedience. Believe God has promised it and that you can receive it as in Acts 2:4. Know that tongues is the initial evidence of receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Not to be confused with: Tongues as a prayer language or one of the gifts of the Spirit. See John 7:38-39 and Acts 10:44-48.