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How Do I Become a Christian?
The real question is: “What does it mean to be a Christian?” In simplistic terms, a Christian is a Christ follower or a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. So, the answer to the question of how one becomes a Christian seems simple, follow the teachings of Jesus. So, what does Jesus teach?
- God, through his Son, created the world and every human in it to have fellowship with himself.
- When God created the world, he gave humans the freedom to choose whether they would love him.
- The first created being, Adam, chose to disobey God and sin entered the world through him. That sin infects all humans. (Romans 3:11)
- The penalty for sin is death. It is a death that begins spiritually as separation from God. It ends physically in death and eternal separation from God. (Romans 3:23)
- However, God not wanting anyone to perish sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the penalty for sin so that we, humans, might have eternal life. Eternal life is a gift from God not a prize earned by our efforts.
(Romans 6:23; John 3:16-17) - To become a Christian one must recognize that he/she has done wrong and deserve the penalty for that wrong and then chooses to accept God’s gift as demonstrated through his Son’s sacrifice to pay for that sin. (Romans 10:13)
- Follow Jesus’ teaching.
If you would like to accept Jesus as your Savior, you may ask God right now. Pray and ask God to forgive you of your sins, that you would like to accept his free gift of salvation through his Son’s sacrifice, and that you would like to follow after Jesus.
Related Resources
Web Resources
- How to Become a ChristianSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC) Website
- Peace with GodBilly Graham Evangelistic Association Website
Books from the Catalog
Cross Purposes by Call Number: 231.6 K381cISBN: 9781590529690Publication Date: 2007-02-20A New View of the Old Rugged Cross Let Cross Purposes spark a fresh revival of love in your heart for the One who cherished you enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. Each of the 48 short devotional readings will help you approach the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from a different perspective. Together they'll take you on a moving journey to the very core of your faith...to explore the truths that matter most in our lives: #65533;At the cross you'll find a clearer focus of God's purpose for your time on earth. #65533;At the cross you'll find Him opening your heart and mind to more fully receive His intimate love. #65533;At the cross you'll find Him sharing with you His victory over all evil and connecting you to His eternal plan for all humanity. So let these pages bring you before the cross to explore its depths from the Lord's perspective-so you'll never forget all He's done.
New Evidence for a New Generation by Call Number: 230 M148ISBN: 9781401676704Publication Date: 2017-10-03The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated--because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, bestselling author Josh McDowell gave Christian readers the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and skeptics. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Evidence That Demands a Verdict is the winner of the 2018 Christian Music Award® for Bible Reference Works. Features Include: * Thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition * Now co-authored by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell * All-new chapters defending against the latest attacks from Christianity's critics * Designed to be a go-to reference for even the toughest questions * Offers thoughtful responses to the Bible's most difficult and extraordinary passages * Expansive defense of Christianity's core truths, including the resurrection of Jesus Christ
