1. Admit that you are a sinner and that you can do nothing to earn or merit your way to Heaven. Romans 3:10-12, 23
2. Understand that your sin separates you from God and that the punishment for your sin is an eternity in Hell. Romans 6:23a
3. Realize that even though you are in this condition God loves you and has made a way back to Him. John 3:16,17; Romans 5:8
4. Acknowledge that is it only Jesus Christ and His completed work on the cross that is necessary for salvation. John 14:6; Romans 6:23b
5. Call out to Him for the forgiveness of your sins. Romans 10:9-10, 13