Those who are not saved may not understand what it means to be saved. To clear up the confusion, it literally means to rescue from danger or destruction.
Man in his natural state is a sinner, Rom. 3:23. Unless a person is "saved" they will die in their sins and spend eternity in Hell. No right thinking person wants that to happen. Therefore, we must know how we can be saved.
Far too many think a little religion is enough. Religion can’t save; neither can any ritual or practice. Nothing saves but faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Salvation is simple but man makes it complicated. The best thing you can do is simply take God at His Word and accept salvation for what it is: The gift of God, Rom. 6:23. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and confess your sin. Believe in Jesus.