Since the dawn of time, man has been seeking redemption from his guilt and sins. Two ways have been used --- works and/or faith.
Why seek Salvation at all? For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). No one can be good enough to gain salvation. They will always fall short. Thank God for Grace.
The Word of God says: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
Salvation is the result of a lost sinner simply believing that Jesus is the Son of God and that His shed blood is sufficient to cleanse their sins. How?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Saving faith (getting saved- from judgement) is simply coming to the place where one believes, with absolute conviction that everything the Bible says about Jesus is true. That’s it!
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.