There are many verses in the bible that state belief, in addition to other requirements, is necessary for Everlasting life. When we quote these scriptures to some people they say "But what about John 3:16, it says nothing about baptism". They always bring up baptism since it is the main thing they always try to refute because John 3:16 says nothing about it. But it also says nothing about repentance, confessing Christ, trusting, loving Christ or obedience.

If all these things are not necessary because they are not specified in John 3:16, why do other scriptures say they are necessary? We need to understand that John 3:16 includes belief as one part of salvation.

Therefore, we must conclude, there is more implied in believing, than only belief in God and His Son. A problem with understanding what John 3:16 does and does not say, is that many will try to "explain" the meaning of many verses.

Many scriptures, commands of GOD, do not contain all that is necessary for salvation.
The following are some of those scriptures telling us what else is necessary.

REPENTANCE
Acts 3:19
Acts 3:19

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

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Peter told sinners, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out"
Acts 17:30
Acts 17:30

Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,

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Paul taught that God commands all men everywhere to repent
Luke 13:3
Luke 13:3

I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

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Jesus said, "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish"