Believe and confess that Jesus is Lord and Christ, the son of God
Mark 16:15-16One must sincerely believe (not just know the facts).
Acts 8Acts 17:11-12 – They were examining the scriptures daily.Romans 10:9-10 – “Believe in your heart”Acts 2:14-16, 21-38 – Peter convinced them and they developed sincere belief.One must believe in Jesus.
Mark 1:1; 16:15John 20:30-31 – He is “the Christ, the Son of God.”Acts 9:22Acts 17:1-4 – Paul reasoned with them, explaining and giving evidence.Acts 18:28 – “Jesus was the Christ”One must not only believe the truth about Jesus, but be willing to confess it.
Romans 10:8-10Other types of confessions:Romans 14:10-12James 5:16I John 1:9 – confession of sinsMatthew 26:63Acts 2:36I John 4:15John 12:42-43 – These people refused to confess Jesus out of fear.This is not a one-time thing. It is a way of life.Matthew 10:6, 27-33Mark 8:38Repent
Acts 2:37-38It’s more than just being sorry
II Corinthians 7:8-10