How do I become a Christian?
Understand that: Heaven is a free gift
"The wages of sin death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
We can't earn our way to heaven and none of us really deserves to go. It is a free gift.
that: We are all sinners
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Every person who has ever lived has missed God's standard of perfection.
that: God loves us
"God is love." 1 John 4:8
While god loves us and doesn't want to punish us, we should also know that, he is a just God and must punish sin.
"The soul who sins shall die." Ezekiel 18:4
and that:
God solved our problem through his son Jesus
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
Jesus is God himself in human form, God in the flesh. He died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sins and to purchase a place for us in heaven, which He offers to us as a free gift.
Know that: The Gift of eternal life is received by faith
Saving faith is not merely believing in God. It is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and in what He has done rather than what we can do to get us to heaven. "What must I do to be saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved." Acts 16:30b, 31
The Bible says, "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." You can do that now by simply praying:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins, and save me. I repent of all my sins. I am now placing my trust in You alson for my salvation, and I accept your free gift of eternal life.
If this preyer is the sincere desire of your hear, look at the promise of Jesus: "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has eternal life." John 6:47. If you just preayed this prayer please call us at 580-332-4121 or e-mail me at john@fbcada.org. We want to give you a Bible and some information that will help you as you begin your Christian life.