What does the Bible say about how salvation is received?

According to Romans 4:16, salvation is received by faith so that it may be by grace, ensuring the promise is certain to all God's elect. The Apostle Paul clarifies in Romans 3:24 that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. This affirms that salvation is not based on our actions or adherence to the law but is solely through belief in Christ. Acts 16 shows the Philippian jailer's inquiry on how to be saved, and the response—'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ'—underscores the scriptural principle that faith, not works, is the means of receiving salvation.