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