Because my job often involves interviewing people, I frequently ask them, "How did you become a Christian?"
If I were to pose that question to you, how would you respond? Could you provide a clear, biblical answer?
Perhaps it's time for you to make sure you understand the basics of salvation. Not so you can answer a reporter's question, but so you can know for sure that you have indeed become a child of God.
Ask yourself these questions:
Have I recognized that I've committed sin against God? Romans 3:23 says we have all sinned and have fallen short of God's perfect standard. It's because of our sin that salvation is so vital. We need to be forgiven.
Have I acknowledged that Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sin, and have I asked Him to be my personal Savior? (Rom. 10:9-10). Salvation is not a matter of trying to live like Jesus or believing that He was a good man. It's accepting as a gift what He did for us.
Do I desire to live in a way that pleases Christ? This gives evidence that our faith in Him is genuine (1 Jn. 2:3-6).
Do you know you are saved? It's the most important question you'll ever answer. — Dave Branon
I know I'm a sinner and Christ is my need;
His death is my ransom, no merit I plead.
His work is sufficient, on Him I believe;
I have life eternal when Him I receive. —Anon.
To get into heaven, it's who you know that counts.