Becoming a Christian
It’s not about religion or rules — it’s about starting a relationship with God that brings hope, peace, and new life.
Becoming a Christian is the easiest thing in the world, and the hardest.
It is the easiest because it doesn't involve any costly subscriptions, expensive payments, or application forms. You can, in fact, become a Christian right where you are right NOW.
It is the hardest because it involves the complete surrender of your life and will to Jesus Christ.
The only book that can offer guidance on becoming a Christian is the Bible. While it contains many puzzling and profound statements, the question of your relationship with Jesus Christ is addressed in the plainest and simplest language.
It is, in fact, as simple as A.B.C.
Firstly, let's explain what a Christian is not. It is not merely to be a churchgoer, a good living person, or even a religious person, for there was a man in the Bible who would fit that category, and Jesus told him, "You must be born again."
It does not mean, either, that a man should just follow his conscience and be as sincere as he can, for a man called Saul did that and he was told by Jesus that in reality he was an enemy of God.
You can actually be religious, sincere, good living, morally upright, and still not be a Christian.
Becoming a Christian means much more than giving up certain habits and steering your life to avoid clashing with the law. In order to show you simply how to become a Christian, let's bring the facts a little more into focus.
Here's the ABC of becoming a Christian.
The ABC of Becoming a Christian
A -Acknowledge
B - Believe
Every man and woman in this world is a lost sinner. The Bible says, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." We are lost because God is holy, absolutely good, and morally perfect, and He will allow no sinful person into heaven.
We must take our place before Him, firmly acknowledge this, and turn from our sin to the Lord.
We believe things every day, but to become a Christian, it must be more than head knowledge; it must be belief in the heart.
You can know that Jesus died to forgive sin, but unless you trust Him personally, it’s like knowing food will sustain you but never eating it. Believe He died for you, and ask Him to be your Savior.
C - Confess
To confess Christ means to make known to others that you have become a Christian. Don’t be ashamed to do this; it brings you out on His side and makes clear the decision you’ve made.
Now to Make a Decision
If you want to now become a Christian, then it begins with saying the prayer below and turning your life over to Christ:
"Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I confess my sin and believe in my heart that you are the Son of God. You died on the cross to pay for my sin that I may be set free. Now come into my heart and my life that I may be made right with You and serve You forevermore. Amen."
If you have said this prayer and meant it in your heart, then welcome to the family! 🎉
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If you prayed that prayer, please email us so we can support you in prayer and encourage you in your walk with Christ.
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