Of course, the need for man to do anything to be saved is based on a number of foundational truths.

A. God exists, created the universe, has revealed Himself to mankind through the Bible, and requires mankind to obey Him. See Bible, Christian Evidences, Creation, Evolution, God, and Nature of God.

B. Beginning with Adam & Eve, everyone has sinned by violating God’s will. Sin separates one from a holy God. A sinner can’t save himself since no amount of good deeds can erase or offset one’s sinful acts. Failure to restore this relationship will result in eternal separation from God in Hell - Isa. 59:1-2; Hab. 1:13a; Rom. 3:9-10, 23; Eph. 2:1-3. See Adam & Eve, After-life,  Hell, Judgment, and Sin.

C. While God cannot tolerate sin, He still loves the sinner. And while the sinner cannot save himself, God can save the sinner by offering His own sinless son, Jesus, as an atoning sacrifice for mankind - John 3:16; Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 2:4-5; Titus 3:5-7; 1 Pet. 3:18. See Blood of Jesus, Cross of Christ, Grace, Jesus, and Love.
 

While God has done what He alone can do to make salvation possible for the sinner, He still requires the sinner to actively respond to take advantage of this gracious gift.

A. It is God's will that all men should turn to Him - 2 Peter 3: 9; Ezek. 33: 11; Acts 3: 19.  See Age of Accountability, and Ignorance.

B. We must have faith, and be willing to seek out the Truth - Heb. 11: 6; Psa. 119: 9. See Faith, and Truth.

C. We must be willing to hear God's Word - Rev 2: 7; Matt. 11: 15; Rom. 10: 17.

D. True faith will cause us to render obedience to God's will - Eph. 2: 10; John 14: 15; 1 John 5: 3; Rev. 22: 14. See Obedience.

E. We have to take an active part in achieving salvation - John 6: 27; Phil. 2: 12-15. See Salvation.
 

What are the initial acts of obedience or steps of salvation that are an active proof of our faith?

Now, as "New Creatures" it will be our desire to remain faithful at all times, rising to walk a New Life (Rom. 6: 4).  We can read of many who were faithful to God in Heb. 11.  Rev. 2:10 teaches us that God expects us to remain faithful, even unto the point of death. And yet God knows Christians will sin and expects them to repent and pray for forgiveness (1 John 1:5 thru 2:6). See Apostasy, Confession of Sin, Suffering, Unity, and Zeal.
 

We will diligently study God's word and allow it to guide us in all aspects of our everyday life. See Authority, Bible, Christian Living, Divorce, Dress, Drinking, Family, Fornication, Gambling, Homosexuality, Law of Christ, Marriage, Pornography, Profanity, Smoking, and Women.

We will seek to gather with other Christians in a faithful local congregation to worship God publicly, encourage each other, and preach the Gospel to the lost.  See Attendance, Church, The True, Church Government, Denominationalism, Fellowship, Giving, Lord's Supper, Music, Prayer, Women Leaders, and Worship.
 

We will look forward to Jesus' Second Coming when all the dead will be resurrected from Hades, the earth will be destroyed, the Judgment will occur, and the saved will go to Heaven. See After-life, Heaven, Judgment, Premillennialism, Rapture, and Second Coming.