How to Become a Christian
A Step of Faith
In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? Consider how the Bible answers this question. To get to heaven requires a step of F A I T H.
F is for Forgiveness
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without forgiveness. “In Him (meaning Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7)
A is for Available
Forgiveness is available. It is-
Available for all: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16)
But not automatic: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 7:21)
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.
“Judgment without mercy will be shown” (James 2:13)
Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But how can a sinful person enter heaven when God allows no sin?
T is for Turn
Turn means repent. Turn from something- sin and self. “Unless you repent, you too will all perish” (Luke 13:3)
Turn to Someone: trust Christ only. The Bible tells us that “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (I Corinthians 15:3b-4) The Bible also tells us that “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9)
H is for Heaven
Heaven is eternal life.
Here- “I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b)
Hereafter- “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:3)
How – How can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven, eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.
Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.
Understanding what you have read, if you would like to receive forgiveness by trusting in Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, then pray the following prayer.. “Dear Lord Jesus, I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that You arose from the grave. I now ask You to forgive me of my sins and to save my soul. Amen” Then tell someone about the important decision you have made. Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you.
