How does One Become a Christian?

There is only one way to become a Christian. We must sincerely invite Jesus into our lives to be Lord and Savior, and allow ourselves to be born anew. When we do, we find new life in Jesus Christ and become a child of God. Through this transformation we find peace, joy and courage to live a victorious Christian life. The choice is ours. God has given every person the free will to accept or reject his offer of grace. It is not something we earn but is freely given. Jesus already paid for it through his death on the cross.

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Romans 10:9-10 (NIV)

Do you want to know for certain that your eternal life is secure in Christ Jesus? If you want to experience this abundant life guided by the Holy Spirit, take a few minutes and ask God to forgive your sins.

Accept his pardon, understanding that Jesus died in your place. You can do this by praying a simple prayer in your own words like this:

Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner and need you as My Savior. I repent of my sins and invite you into my heart right now to be Lord of my life. I believe that God raised You from the dead and that you are alive forever more and seated at God’s right hand. Thank you for saving me. I will faithfully follow you all the days of my life. Amen.

You may not necessarily feel any different at the moment, but you can be assured that you have eternal life and one day you will meet Jesus face-to-face in heaven. You have become a born-again child of God, this maker of heaven and earth that we proclaim in the Apostles’ Creed. Begin to experience His peace, love, and amazing grace this and every day from now on. So what is next? Go to our Next Steps post.