What does it mean that Christ must receive us to be saved?

To be saved, we must be received by Christ, which signifies His acceptance of us through faith. In John 3:36, it is stated, 'He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.' This affirms that salvation rests wholly on Christ's acceptance of us through our faith in Him. We are not accepted due to our works or perceived righteousness, but solely based on His sovereign grace and mercy toward our sinful state.