God's Plan of Salvation
To put it simply, God's plan of salvation involves acknowledging our sinfulness, recognizing that Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, repenting of our sins, believing in Jesus as our Savior, and committing our lives to following Him. Through faith in Jesus, we receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
But why do we need a plan of salvation?
Sin came into the world due to Adam's and Eve's disobedience to God, and therefore everyone born from Adam and Eve are sinners, that means all of us. In other words, Adam and Eve caused us all to carry a generational curse.
Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God."
The only thing that could break that curse of sin was God's sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the sins of the world. It is a free gift to us all from God, the Gift of Salvation, through Jesus Christ. But you must want it and accept it. We believe that Jesus Christ came down to earth and died on the cross to pay the price for our sins. Jesus's resurrection proves that God accepted Jesus's death as the payment for our sins.
Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Ephesians 2:8-9 - "(8) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (9) Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Since Jesus died for your sins, all you have to do is believe in Jesus and ask Jesus to forgive all your sins, and you will be saved!
Romans 10:9 - "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
There is a simple prayer you can pray right now and declare that you are relying on Jesus Christ for your salvation:
"God, I know that I have sinned against you, and I am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Jesus I could be forgiven. Please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart. With your help, I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness and the gift of eternal life. AMEN!"
If you have prayed this prayer and believe the words that you have prayed to God, then you have followed God's Plan of Salvation!
Once you are saved, you will need to grow and feed on God's word for spiritual growth, purchase a bible (suggest King James version), and find a good local bible-believing church that teaches God's word. You must maintain your walk with God by praying to him each day. Praying is a conversation with God. God will always love you, but he requires you to seek to be holy and righteous by avoiding sinful behavior.
May God bless you as you go forward in your walk with Him!