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Want to know Jesus, or did you just start believing in Him? That's the best news ever! Here's what we'd tell a friend.
How to become a Christian
To truly become a Christian, you need to admit that you are a sinner and accept Jesus into your heart. It's as simple as A, B, C.
Admit you are a sinner
Everyone has done wrong things that break God's heart. The Bible calls this sin. Tell God you're sorry and that you need Him.
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
Believe in Jesus
Believe that Jesus is God's Son, that He died on the cross to pay for your sins, and that God raised Him from the dead.
If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Choose to accept Jesus into your heart
Ask Jesus to forgive you and to be your Savior and the leader of your life. When you do, God makes you His child!
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
You can pray something like this
"Dear God, I know I am a sinner, and I'm sorry for the wrong things I have done. I believe Jesus is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins, and that You raised Him from the dead. Jesus, please forgive me and come into my heart. I want to follow You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for loving me. In Jesus' name, amen."
The words aren't magic. God cares about what's in your heart. If you prayed this and meant it, tell a parent, a pastor, or a Christian friend so they can celebrate with you!
Now you are brand new
When you believe in Jesus, God makes you a new person. You don't have to be perfect, and you don't have to earn it. It's a gift.
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Four simple next steps
Talk to God every day
Prayer is just talking to God, like talking to a friend who loves you. You can thank Him, tell Him what you need, or just say hi. There are no wrong words.
Read the Bible
The Bible is how God talks to us. A great place to begin is the book of John, which tells the story of Jesus. Even one verse a day is a great start!
Find a church family
Following Jesus is better together. A church is a family of people who can pray with you, learn with you, and help you grow.
Tell someone you trust
Share the good news with a parent, a friend, or a pastor. They can cheer you on and help answer your questions.