Become a Christian: Step through the Gospel First, you can be sure that God loves you unconditionally and desires to have a personal relationship with you. “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.” (John 3:16). Second, you need to admit your sinful nature to God, because this is what separates all of us from Him. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). Third, you should stop trying to please God through your own efforts, and realize that salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ is a gift that none of us deserves. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). Finally, you just need to step in and truly accept God’s gift -- His Son, Jesus Christ. “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12). So, now you know the basic steps to become a Christian. As a result, if you desire God’s gift of eternal life and fellowship with Him, you are as close as a sincere act of faith. Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6). Jesus also says, “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.” (Revelation 3:20). Receiving Jesus is a matter of truly asking Him to come into your life, to forgive your sins, and to become your Lord and Savior. It’s not merely an intellectual undertaking, but rather, an act of sincere faith and heart-felt will. If you want to receive Jesus now, and accept His gift of salvation, it's a matter of believing in Jesus Christ, repenting of your sins, and turning the rest of your life over to Him. This is not a ritual based on specific words, but rather, a prayerful guideline for your sincere step of faith. |