Become A
Christian
Become a Christian
God Loves You. Jesus Died For You. Salvation is His Gift. Will You Trust Him Today?
How to Become a Christian
A Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ Begins Here
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Christian? Perhaps you have been attending church for years, or maybe you are just beginning to explore who Jesus is. The wonderful news is that God loves you, and He desires to have a personal relationship with you.
Becoming a Christian isn’t about being good enough, attending church often enough, or trying to earn God’s approval. It is about recognizing your need for a Savior and putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
Here is what the Bible tells us:
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Christian? Perhaps you have been attending church for years, or maybe you are just beginning to explore who Jesus is. The wonderful news is that God loves you, and He desires to have a personal relationship with you.
Becoming a Christian isn’t about being good enough, attending church often enough, or trying to earn God’s approval. It is about recognizing your need for a Savior and putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
God’s love for you is unconditional. He created you, knows you, and desires a relationship with you.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” — John 3:16
Every one of us has sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard. Sin separates us from God, and we cannot save ourselves by our good works.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23
God provided the way for us to be forgiven through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
To become a Christian, you must turn from your sin and place your faith in Jesus Christ. Trust Him as your Savior and surrender your life to Him as Lord.
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” — Romans 10:9
5. Receive God’s Gift of Salvation
Salvation is a gift of God’s grace. You cannot earn it. You receive it by faith in Jesus Christ.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9
Would You Like to Receive Jesus Christ as your Savior?
You can come to Him right now. There is no special formula or perfect set of words. God hears your heart. You may express your faith through a simple prayer:
A Prayer of Salvation
I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins, and that He rose again.
I repent of my sins and place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord.
Thank You for loving me, forgiving me, and giving me the gift of eternal life. Help me to follow You and live my life for Your glory.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
What’s Next?
If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, this is the beginning of a wonderful new life!
- Read your Bible daily and learn God’s Word.
- Pray and develop your relationship with Him.
- Find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith.
- Be baptized as an outward expression of your faith.
- Share with others what Jesus has done for you.
The greatest decision you will ever make is what you do with Jesus Christ.
He loves you. He died for you. And He invites you to come to Him. Your new life in Christ can begin today!
- John 14:6 — Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
- Romans 10:13 — “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”