Requirements of gospel

The requirement of faith

Belief in God

Hebrews 11:6 NKJV

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

See also Jn 10:38; Jn 11:25–27; Jn 14:8–11

Trust in Jesus Christ

John 3:14–16 NKJV

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

See also Jn 1:12–13; Jn 3:36; Jn 7:37–39; Jn 20:31; Ac 13:38–39; Ac 16:31; Ro 3:22

The requirement of repentance

A conscious change of mind and heart

Acts 3:17–20 NKJV

“Yet now, brethren, I know that you did it in ignorance, as did also your rulers. But those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled. Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before,

See also Ps 51:17; Je 3:12–13; Je 6:16; Lk 18:13–14; Ac 17:30

Turning away from sin

Acts 8:22 NKJV

Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

See also 2 Ch 7:14; Ps 34:14; Is 59:20; Je 25:4–6

Turning towards God

Acts 20:21 NKJV

testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

See also Dt 4:29–31; Dt 30:8–10; Is 44:21–22; Is 55:6–7; Ho 14:1–2; Jas 4:8–10

The requirement of baptism

Acts 2:38 NKJV

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

See also Mt 28:18–20; Ac 8:12; Ac 8:36–38; Ac 10:47–48; Ac 19:1–5; Ac 22:16

The requirement of public confession of Jesus Christ

Romans 10:9–10 NKJV

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

See also Mt 10:32

The requirement of discipleship

Willingness to learn from Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:28–30 NKJV

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

See also Jn 13:14–15; Php 2:5; 1 Pe 2:21

Willingness to obey Jesus Christ

John 14:15 NKJV

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.

See also Jn 14:21; Jn 14:23; Jn 15:10; 1 Jn 2:3–6; 1 Jn 3:21–24; 1 Jn 5:3; 2 Jn 6

Willingness to suffer for the sake of Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:24 NKJV

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

See also Ac 14:21–22; Php 1:29; 2 Ti 3:10–12; Jas 1:2; 1 Pe 3:14; 1 Pe 4:12–19