HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?

Being a Christian is not about going to church, living a good life or living in a Christian country. It is not even about believing in God. It is about being a follower of Jesus Christ and having a relationship with him.

So how do we have a relationship with Jesus?

The Bible says in John 3:16,  “For 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.”

When Jesus walked the earth, He urged people to ‘repent’- to turn around from the way they were living and go in a new direction. Repentance is key to becoming a Christian. It is the moment when a person asks God for his forgiveness for all the wrong they have done, thought or said. They then promise to go in a new direction in life, asking for his help to follow the teachings of Jesus.

The Bible teaches that anyone who genuinely prays to God seeking his forgiveness will receive it as a gift from God.

The Bible says: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13.

If you are ready to take the life-changing step of becoming a Christian and joining God’s family, you may wish to pray the prayer below.

PRAY THIS PRAYER

“Dear Jesus, I believe in You. I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, and that You were buried and rose again as written in the Bible.

I’m sorry for the things I’ve done that hurt You. Forgive me for all my sins. Come into my heart, take charge of my life and make me the way You want me to be. With Your ever present help, I renounce all my sinful practices of the past. Cleanse my heart with Your precious blood. Write my name in Your Book of Life.

I confess You now as my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Thank You, Jesus! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

If you prayed the above prayer and you’d like to become a Christian – a follower of Jesus – today, then we would love to hear from you! Fill in the form below and someone from the church will be in touch to discuss your next steps.