How to become a Christian

How to become a Christian

How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?...
...By trusting in Jesus Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.

We've made it pretty simple to find out how easy it is to come to know Jesus Christ. We've collected as much stuff together as we think is necessary to provide a basic yet solid foundation for a new Christian believer. Please contact us if you desire more information about becoming a Christian. We hope all this information will help, but most of all, we pray that the Lord will clearly guide you as you make your decision about your faith, where you worship, how you study His word, and your activeness in serving for His glory.

Have you made a decision to follow Jesus today? Fill out a decision card or email us!

We won't bombard you with information saying that Christian is the absolute religion, that you will ultimately go to Hell, and that nobody cares for you because you're not saved. Well, Christianity IS the absolute religion, and you WILL go to hell...unless you do something about it. (Oh, and by the way, we DO care!)

Maybe your parents, relatives, friends, co-workers or other people have overwhelmed you with information about Christianity once or numerous times, maybe to the point that you've taken up some other form of religious/non-religious activity...or maybe even to the point that you don't wanna hear about it at all.

How about this...at Christians 4 Life we've collected as much information to provide a basic, yet solid foundation for a new Christian believer and we offer this information and support to everyone without forcing it down your throat or shoving it in your face like so many people do. You are your own person and you ultimately decide what you want to do with your spiritual life.

We will pray that you'd want to learn about Jesus Christ and Christianity and so we WILL be here for you when you're ready (but don't wait forever to decide). Christianity is not a club or a cult...it's about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being obedient to Him and letting Him guide you through life. That's the absolute basis to Christianity. You've probably heard stuff that makes Christianity out to be the bad guy. No doubt, we don't deny its out there, but you don't have to claim Christianity; just having that personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing you can do.

Read the rest of the information on this page as you desire and contact us if you want to know more about Jesus Christ, how to get in a great Bible-based church, and how to begin your walk with the Lord.

Life/Death

How do I share Jesus with others?
Step 1: Show genuine concern for the individual.
Step 2: Begin with the needs of the lost person.
Step 3: Direct the conversation to his/her needs.
Step 4: Show the person his/her need for salvation.
Step 5: Keep the conversation from straying.
Step 6: Point out the need for Jesus as Savior.
Step 7: Lead the new Christian to witness to others.

Sharing your personal testimony:
+What was my life like before I encountered Jesus?
+How did I encounter Jesus personally?
+Has my encounter with Jesus changed my life?

What's the absolute most easiest way to come to know Jesus Christ?

A-Admit that you are a sinner. (John 8:11)
B-Believe that Jesus is God's son and that He died on the cross to save us of our sins. (John 1:29)
C-Confess your life over to Jesus Christ and be obedient to His will for your life. (John 1:12)

Now follow the prayer below to receive Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have
displeased You in many ways. I believe You died
for my sin and through the faith in Your death
for my sins, I ask You to come into my heart and
life and lead as my Savior and Lord. From this day on,
I will follow You by living a life that pleases You.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen."

If you've done that and you truly believe in Jesus Christ, then we believe you got saved!!!!!

F.A.I.T.H. Take the step of faith described below by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.
F	is for FORGIVENESS	We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness. -- Ephesians 1:7a
A	is for AVAILABLE	Forgiveness is available. It is... Available to all. -- *John 3:16* But not automatic. -- *Matthew 7:21a*
I	is for IMPOSSIBLE	It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgment is against sin. -- *James 2:13a* Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. -- *Romans 3:23*
T	is for TURN	Turn means repent. Turn from something--sin and self -- *Luke 13:3b* Turn to Someone; trust Christ only -- *Romans 10:9*
H	is for HEAVEN	Heaven is eternal life. Here -- *John 10:10b* Hereafter -- *John 14:3*

The following pages open in a new window to give you more in-depth details.

GRACE is something God gives to us freely…

Finding Answers to Life's Most Important Questions

What We Believe (Statement of Faith)

The Ten Commandments

If God has spoken to you and you've made a decision to follow Jesus, let us know. We are here to help in any way we can! Have you made a decision to follow Jesus today? Click here.

Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:
    +Follow Christ's example in baptism.
    +Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith.
    +In your church, get involved in Sunday School, Bible study and other activities.
    +Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray.

We pray for everyone that comes to our website and hope that you come closer to Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

God Bless,

Cowan Mill Church

Here are a few more resources you may find useful:
Gospel.com (all 9 headings are short, but detailed.)
GotQuestions.org (very good site. Type in a question and find an answer.)

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