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God the Son gained our salvation by his death and resurrection; no one else did these things
God the Father planned our salvation, not man.
And God the Holy Spirit infused the very love of God into our hearts by his presence (cf. Rom. 5:5).

All that we do is respond with faith and obedience to God’s offer of grace in Christ. This is a lifelong commitment that we should grow in God's love. God’s grace grows within us as we trust in God more and follow his commandments. The final outcome of a life of faith and obedience is eternal life with God.

Acts 16:31 says, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved"
Romans 10:9: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

The Church affirms the teaching of these texts. They are calling us to decisive trust in Christ. Trust in Christ is essential to salvation.

Acts 16:31 says, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" Romans 10:9: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
The Church affirms the teaching of these texts. They are calling us to decisive trust in Christ. Trust in Christ is essential to salvation.

Trust in Christ is Essential? But not enough?