The apostle Paul was asked the same question regarding salvation in Acts 16:30. His answer in vs. 31 was simple and straight forward. The Word of God makes clear what are the requirements of salvation, and it is only by staying with its clear pronouncement that we can accurately determine what it is that God requires of the person who desires a relationship with Him.
A basic principle of hermeneutics (the rules of Biblical interpretation) states that an unclear or longer verse must be interpreted in light of a clear, shorter verse on the same subject.  Since the question asked was, very simply, "What must I do to be saved?", his answer came directly to the point, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved...", (cp. Jn 3:16). He answered the question as briefly as was possible, while still remaining 100% accurate.  Therefore, all verses that seem to place additional requirements for salvation upon the unsaved must be interpreted in light of this clear and unambiguous statement.  For example:
    1) baptism - in Acts 2:38, Peter is not answering the question "what must we do to be saved?", but "what shall we do?", and refers not only to salvation, but Christian acts after salvation; in addition, Paul wrote in 1Cor 1:17 that he was sent to proclaim the gospel, not to  baptize - if they are integral parts of salvation, why would he not baptize as a part of the proclamation?
    2) repentance, or feeling sorry for one's sins - the Greek word metanoeo (repent) refers not to feeling sorry for one's sins, but a change of mind; i.e. a realization that one's past activities and beliefs were incorrect and inadequate for salvation, and a change in mental direction leading to Christ as the only way to salvation (Jn 14:6 "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.'"
    3) confession - Rom 10:9 has been distorted to indicate that verbal acknowledgment of                     salvation is a requirement, but this ignores the fact that confession is made to God, in the statement "Father, I believe in Your Son as my Savior"

Salvation is a faith proposition, neither requiring nor accepting any works on the part of man.  (Jn 1:12; Rom 3:28; Gal 2:16; Titus 3:5

The Word of God also states,  "Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved",  (Rom 10:13). The Lord's name, that which He is known by, is His reputation. We encourage you to read the page "Who Is God", but we must realize that His reputation is that the historical person Jesus was God in the flesh (Jn 1:1 cp. vs.14), He died on the cross for the sins of all men (Heb 10:12; 1Pet 3:18; 1Jn 2:2) and was resurrected and ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of God (Acts 1:9-11,22; 2:29-34; Heb 1:3). If you believe that Jesus indeed is who the Bible says He is and paid the penalty for your sins, then you are saved (Eph 1:13). This is the free grace gift of salvation provided for anyone who will accept it (Rom 6:23). In addition, let no one tell you that anything else is necessary to be born again as a child of God, as Scripture makes it clear that salvation is faith apart from any additional works (Jn 1:12; Rom 3:28; Gal 2:16; Eph 2:8-9; Titus 3:5).

The most important step for anyone to make regarding God's plan is to take the initial step to secure eternal life. This step is the easiest you will ever make, and establishes you once and forever as a child of God.
If you continue to have questions regarding your salvation, this site in part is provided to give you clear answers and documentation regarding them.  For immediate additional information you can reference the Doctrine of the Gospel.  In addition, you may send us an email or attend any regularly scheduled service, and we at Hope Bible Church will assist you in any way possible.