 and become a believer and you will have eternal life. A lot of people that I talk to are confused about what's necessary in order to be saved. Many don't think you can ever even be certain that you really are saved. And many people think there are certain things necessary for you to do before you can be born again. One of the most confusing things that I run into is this idea that you must repent of your sins. Repent of your sins.