How to become a Christian
Millions have found that what the Bible says is true, that
only Jesus Christ is the one who can give you eternal hope,
forgiveness and true meaning of life.
You're not an accident or a sophisticated version of a monkey.
You're not insignificant and destined to live a life of mediocrity
and boredom to then end in death. God has a purpose for your
life, including friendship with Him - made possible through
a personal faith in his son, Jesus.
If you want to have a right relationship with God and an assured
life for eternity, then here's how to start (with some Bible
references to check out - all from the New Testament):
1. ADMIT that
you need help from above, that you are a part of God's fallen
world in need of salvation (Romans chapter 3 verse 23)
2. RECOGNISE
that only Jesus, the holy Son of God, could save you - that
none of your good works or intentions is good enough to get
you through (Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8 to 9).
3. ACKNOWLEDGE
in prayer to God, that when Jesus died he did it for you,
to make you right with God again. Simply tell God that you
accept his gift of salvation through Jesus and what he did
for you on the cross (Matthew chapter 20 verse 28).
4. INVITE God's
Holy Spirit into your heart to help you from within to live
a life which is pleasing to God. Ask God to fill you with
the presence of His Spirit.
5. ASK God
to forgive all your failings and to make you pure within (1
John chapter 1 verse 9).
6. THANK GOD that
Jesus' tomb is now empty - he DID rise from the dead: it's
a historical fact! This is a sign that God accepted Jesus'
sacrifice on your behalf and that Jesus IS trustworthy, so
he WILL keep his promises to you! (John chapter 11 verse 25).
7. COMMIT YOURSELF
to finding God's plan for your life. Leave all your old, harmful
habits behind you and live the life that God has always intended
you to live. (Galatians chapter 2 verse 20 and Ephesians chapter
2 verse 10).
8. NOW LIVE THE LIFE TO THE
FULL in the power of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians
chapter 5 verse 17).
9. FIND A GOOD CHURCH
to become part of.
If you have decided to start the journey of living a life that
pleases God through faith in Jesus Christ, then we'd love to
hear from you and help you find a church local to you. Email
us at this address.
You may also like to learn more about the Christian faith through
participating on an Alpha Course either run by this church or
another church we could point you to.
