How do I Become a Christian?

Find the Peace You've Been Searching For

No matter who you are or what you've done, God loves you. He created you to know Him personally and to experience the kind of peace and purpose that only comes from Him. But there's a problem: something stands in the way of the life God intended for you.

Sin Separates Us From God

We all feel it - the emptiness, guilt, and brokenness inside. That's because of sin. Sin is choosing our way over God's way, and it creates a gap between us and Him. No amount of good deeds, religion, or effort can fix it. On our own, we're lost.

God's Solution is the Cross

God loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to bridge the gap. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross to pay for your sins, and rose again to give you new life. Through Jesus, you can be forgiven, restored, and reconnected to God.

Steps to Peace With God

It's not enough to know about Jesus - you must chose to trust Him. Salvation isn't about religion or trying harder; it's about faith in what Jesus has already done for you. When you believe and surrender your life to Him, God forgives you, fills you with His Spirit, and makes you new. 

To become a Christian is a free gift from God, and the most important thing you'll ever do. It is about being made right with God, being a follower of Jesus Christ and having a relationship with him.

Some Verses from the Bible to Help You

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty of our sins. For God presented Jesus as a sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.

Romans 3: 22-25

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

God saved you by grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 

Ephesians 2:8

Receive Jesus 

If you are ready to take the  step of becoming a Christian and joining God's family, pray a prayer like the prayer below. The exact words don't matter - God looks at the heart.

Dear God,

I know that I've sinned, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe Jesus died for me and rose again. I trust Him as my Saviour and choose to follow Him as Lord. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus' name,

Amen.

If you have prayed this prayer or wish to discuss things further, please contact our minister, Ross. You can email him here or call him on : 07834 174470 or 01290 426216. He would love to hear from you and to help you in your new faith!

If you've still got some questions, have a look at our Exploring Christianity page or contact Ross as above - he'd be happy to chat and answer any of your questions. 

(The bible verses above are from the New Living Translation.)