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What do I need to do to become a Christian?
First admit that you are a sinner and you need God as your Lord and Savior. What
is the result of sin? In Romans 6:23 we read " The wages of sin is death... "Every one of us has missed God's mark.
Every one of us If not for God's mercy and grace, we would all be sinners. Every one of us falls short of being perfect. Romans 3:23 says "For all have sinned and come short
of the glory of God". We are getting only what we deserve, and we are bringing judgment
upon ourselves. One thing we need to remember is that God never sends anyone to hell. We send ourselves
there by rejecting His truth.
Since we can never measure up to God's standards on our own, God has reached out to man. We cannot solve
the problem of sin, but God, who is perfect , can and has. He has become a bridge for us.
John 3:16-17 states " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might
be saved.. " In Romans 5:8 we read, " God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us ."
In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:and ye shall find rest unto your
souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light ."
If a person acknowledges that he is
a sinner, and he accepts the promise that Christ is the solution, he is at a crossroads. Either the person
must reject God's solution and accept the consequences, or he must accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. What
must a person do to accept this gift?
His invitation is clear . We must come to Him. All that remains
is a response . In Romans 6:23 we read " ...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
." What do we have to do to receive that gift? Take it! Revelation 3:20 states " Behold I stand
at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me
." Jesus stands at the door of your heart and knocks, seeking entrance into our lives. John 1:12 states " For as
many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become the children of God ." If you would like to receive Jesus Christ
into your heart and life right now, pray a prayer something like this from the sincerity of your heart...
This simple prayer is just to help you, but pray from your heart with faith in knowing HE is able to
forgive you.
Pray, LORD JESUS I am a sinner, I admit it. I trust you now to forgive me. I beg you to forgive
me of my sins and save my soul. I know that you alone died for me. I don't deserve your love and mercy, but I thank you for
offering it to me so freely. Thank you for loving me, forgiving me, and saving me. I believe and now I know that I am your
child. I love you JESUS. Amen!
Trust in JESUS now. Today is the day of salvation. There may not be a tomorrow........
If you just prayed that prayer and really meant it, Jesus Christ has now
taken residence in your heart! Not only that, but he has forgiven you of all your sin. The Bible tells us, " If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from
all unrighteousness " ( 1 John
1:9 ) God also promises, " As far
as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us ." ( Psalms 103:12 )
What do I do next?
- Read your bible every day to get to know Jesus Christ better.
- Talk to God through prayer every day.
- Be baptized, worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached and
the bible is the final authority.
- Tell others about your new faith in Jesus.
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