How to Become a Christian
Becoming a Christian is a personal deliberate choice. No one can make that decision for you. It doesn't happen by joining a church or deciding to start living a good life. You don't become a Christian by mentally accepting the teachings of Jesus Christ or by hanging around Christians and attending Christian meetings.
The ABC's of salvation are as follows:
Admit that you have sinned. To become a Christian you must recognize that you are separated from God because of your sins. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Without acknowledging your sin, you will die in it. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life." (Romans 6:23) You must admit your sinfulness to God and ask Him for forgiveness. (This is called repentance.) God has provided forgiveness through His Son, Jesus Christ, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but shall have eternal life." (John 3:16) "But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
Believe that Jesus died for your sins. Becoming a Christian is receiving God's gift of forgiveness and new life. It is receiving Christ into your life and turning your life over to His direction and control. "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life." (John 3:36) "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13)
Confess that Jesus is Lord. The final step involves telling the world that you believe in Jesus. "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess, and are saved." (Romans 1:9-10)
Would you like to make this choice? If you sense God is leading you, you can do so right now. You may wish to talk with the pastor, Sunday School teacher, or a trusted Christian friend about your decision.
The Prayer of Salvation
Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness. I believe that Christ died in my place to pay the penalty for my sin and that He rose from the dead. I now invite Jesus Christ to come into my life as my personal Savior. Thank You for making me Your child. Help me learn to please You in every part of my life. Amen
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