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STEPS TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN
Steps to Become a Christian!
Would you like to talk to someone?Click Here!“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” — C.S. Lewis.
You must realise that we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. God has planted in us all to know what is good and what is evil. You need to know the weight of your sins and that only God, through Jesus’ death on the cross, could erase the debt of your sins.
Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for your sins and rose again.
Accept His sacrifice as payment for your sins, which gives you eternal life.
2) Commit Your Life to Christ
Make a personal commitment to follow Jesus.
Engage in prayer, read the Bible, and participate in a community of believers for support.
3) Live a Transformed Life
Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in your new life.
Express gratitude to God through your actions and relationships with others.
Steps To Become A Christian!
Why Should I Become A Christian?
Jesus Christ declared that He “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). The question then arises – why did we need to be ransomed? The idea of a ransom is a payment made in exchange for the release of a person. The idea of a ransom is most frequently used in instances of kidnapping, when someone is kidnapped and held prisoner until a ransom is paid for the person’s release.
Why Did Jesus Have To Die?
Jesus paid our ransom to free us from bondage! Bondage from what? Bondage to sin and its consequences, physical death, followed by eternal separation from God. Why did Jesus need to pay this ransom? Because we are all infected with sin (Romans 3:23) and are therefore worthy of judgment from God (Romans 6:23). How did Jesus pay our ransom? By dying on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21). How could Jesus’ death sufficiently pay for all of our sins? Jesus was God in human form, God come to earth to become one of us so He could identify with us and die for our sins (John 1:1,14). As God, Jesus’ death was infinite in value, sufficient to pay for the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). Jesus’ resurrection after His death demonstrated that His death was an adequate sacrifice, that He had truly conquered sin and death.
How Can I Become A Christian?
This is the best part. Because of His love for us, God has made it exceedingly simple to become a Christian. All you have to do is receive Jesus as your Saviour, fully accepting His death as the sufficient sacrifice for your sins (John 3:16), fully trusting Him alone as your Saviour (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Becoming a Christian is not all about rituals, going to church, or doing certain things while refraining from other things. Becoming a Christian is all about having a personal relationship with God. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through faith, is what makes a person a Christian.
Are You Ready To Become A Christian?
If you are ready to become a Christian by receiving Jesus Christ as your Saviour, all you have to do is believe. Do you understand and think that you have sinned and are worthy of judgment from God? Do you know and believe that Jesus took your punishment upon Himself, dying in your place? Do you understand and believe that His death was a sufficient sacrifice to pay for your sins? If your answers to these three questions are yes, then place your trust in Jesus as your Saviour. Receive Him, by faith, fully trusting in Him alone. That is all it takes to become a Christian!
Now That I Have Placed My Faith In Jesus, Now What?
In 2007, my pastor Ron Sauer and his wife Sue saw how depressed I was due to my wife giving up on our marriage. Ron and Sue encouraged me to encourage others. They were wise to know that if I reached out to help others, my problems would be put into perspective. I took their advice and it really helped! I trust you will find the encouragement you need here on our website. You can also call Need Him Phone Ministry 800-633-3446 or the Billy Graham prayer line 877-772-4559. God bless you! Bill Greguska