In your opinion,
what does it take for
a person to become a Christian?
There are many
ideas about what it takes to be a Christian. Here's what God's Word says:
Jesus Christ was with God the Father before the world was created. He became
human and lived among humanity as Jesus of Nazareth. He came to show us what
God the Father is like. He lived a sinless life, showing us how to live. He
died upon a cross to pay for our sins and God raised Him from the dead.
Jesus is the source of eternal life. Jesus wants to be the doorway to new life
for you. In the Bible He was called the "Lamb of God" (John 1:29). In Old
Testament times, sacrifices were made for the sins of the people. Jesus became
the sacrificial lamb offered for your sin.
Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me (John 14:6). He is waiting for you now.
So, how do you become a Christian?
Accept the following truths and act on them:
God loves us.
"God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son,
that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John
3:16
Christ died for us.
"While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
Sin separates us from God.
"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23
Everyone sins.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
Be sorry for our sins.
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be
wiped out." Acts 3:19
Believe in Jesus.
"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."
Acts 16:31
Tell others About your
faith 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." Romans 10:9
Live in a way that pleases
God. "If you love
me, you will obey what I command." John 14:15
You may pray a prayer similar to this as you call on
God to save you:
"Dear God, I know that You love me and I confess my sin and need of
salvation. I turn now from sin and put my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior
and make Him the Lord of my life. I pray this in the name of Jesus, amen."
After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, please send us an e-mail by
clicking
here to let us know of
your decision. Also, please tell a pastor or another Christian about your
decision. Show others your faith in Christ by seeking baptism by immersion as a
public demonstration that the "old you" no longer exists and the "new you" has
been born.
We at Tanglewood Baptist Church desire that everyone would accept Christ's gift
of salvation and follow Him as Lord of their life. We love you and are praying
for you.
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