On the Website of the Church of Latter Day Saints, there is a page on what they believe about Jesus. This is an excerpt of their page on Christ.
“Jesus Christ is the greatest being to be born on this earth—our perfect example. He is Lord of lords, the Creator, our Savior, and He came to Earth so that we could live with God again.
“Jesus died for us: Throughout His life, many were angry with Jesus because He condemned hypocrisy. He taught unfamiliar truths and showed compassion to sinners. He demonstrated incredible power, and some civic and church leaders felt threatened by His influence. The night before He was killed, Jesus retreated to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. There, He felt the weight of every sin and pain known to humankind and suffered for every person who has ever lived. Afterward, Jesus was betrayed, arrested, mocked, beaten, and crucified on the cross—all of which He allowed in order to fulfill God’s will. “I lay down my life,” the Lord said, “that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again” (John 10:17–18). Even as Jesus was being killed by His own people, He cried out that God might have mercy on them.”
No where in their doctrinal statement did they explain how someone is actually saved by Jesus’s death on the cross. Something so essential must be plainly stated, black and white.
Even this verse doesn’t give the information required. “For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe” (1 Timothy 4:10).”

The Catholics have a profession of faith concerning what they believe about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
“I, N., with firm faith believe and profess each and everything that is contained in the Symbol of faith, namely: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. With firm faith, I also believe everything contained in the word of God, whether written or handed down in Tradition, which the Church, either by a solemn judgment or by the ordinary and universal Magisterium, sets forth to be believed as divinely revealed.”
Once again, the profession of faith hints at salvation in Christ, but fails to express exactly what Christ’s sacrifice did for us. In fact, it states that baptism is the source of forgiveness of sins.

Another major religious group holds these views about Jesus…
He was born of a virgin, he performed miracles by the power of God, he has disciples who followed him during his ministry, the Jewish leaders plotted to crucify him, he went to be with God and will return one day, and someone must believe in Jesus as sent by God. This religious group holds the view that Jesus came and prophesied during his ministry.
This religious group is Islam.

Unfortunately, many people even in our so-called “Bible belt” would hear any of these words and not question or see anything wrong with them. Yet, Paul would affirm that not a single one of these professions about Jesus actually gives our salvation message. So what do we need to believe about Jesus to be saved?

Romans 5:1-11 → The necessities to receive salvation.
This passage is straightforward in explaining how salvation is received.
Verse 1 → “justified by faith” is the only requirement; Paul doesn’t have to add anything. It is
through Jesus Christ that justification is possible.
Verse 2 → The grace of God is accessed by faith. This provides assurance and hope.
Verse 5 → When justified by faith in Christ, the Holy Spirit is given.
Verse 6 → While undeserving of his sacrifice, God still provided the opportunity for justification.
Verse 9 → Our justification only comes by the blood of Christ.
Verse 10 → Because of Christ, we have been reconciled unto God.
It is important to note that certain doctrines (such as the Trinity and end times) are not present within the passage. However, without this understanding of Christ, one cannot receive the gift of salvation. They may believe Jesus is a great teacher, they may believe he is the Son of God, but if they are not completely trusting in the work of Christ; they have not received salvation.

Evangelical Sermon Title: “Following Jesus”
“There is one important question we fail to ask… Where is he going?”
He preaches from the parables in Luke 15.
He did reference someone “asking Jesus into his heart.”
He mentioned knowing Jesus, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.”
He frequently referenced being saved and following Jesus.
“Christianity is following Jesus to seek those who are lost.”
The pastor of the church explains Jesus’s death on the cross, his sacrifice for sin.
“I turn away from my sins and give my life to Jesus.”
Prayer of salvation ends in “I give you all of mine.”
There was no clear presentation of salvation by grace through faith, not of works.