How can salvation be attained according to the evangelist?

Answer 1

17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. 28Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, 30But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

Answer 2

John's Gospel contains a famous verse which succinctly describes the way to salvation:

John 3:16 (KJV)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Answer 3

As we preach the gospel, those who believe our message and do turn from sin to be his disciples are then immersed (baptized) and are thereby saved, i.e. receive salvation, entering into the new covenant.

And he (Jesus) said to them, Go into all the world; preach the gospel to all creation. The one believing and being immersed will be saved; but the one not believing will be condemned. Mk 16,16

Baptism must be by immersion and must be applied only to those who believe the gospel from their hearts and wish to become disciples of Jesus.

Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be immersed everyone of you in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Act 2,38

And with many other words did he witness and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Accordingly those truly with pleasure receiving fully his word were immersed: and as it was, three thousand souls were added that same day. Act 2,40

Philip the Evangelist:

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? Of himself, or of some other man? So Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, preaching the gospel of Jesus to him. Act 8,34-35

And as they went on the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, Behold, here is water; what is preventing me from immersion? And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, it is allowed. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus the Messiah is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he immersed him. Act 8,36-38

The salvation is attained in baptism, and preserved in fulfilling the oath of baptism; which is committing yourself to Jesus as your Lord. If we fall back into sin or no longer keep our baptismal vow, we will not be saved.

But why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? Lk 6,46