A Christian is NOT just being:
- A good person
- A religious person
- Someone who believes in God or Jesus
- A church attender
- Someone who prays
- Someone who reads the Bible
But surely I'm good enough…?
Being a Christian is about admitting we've failed to meet God's standards...
- We all know that we do things that are wrong
- We all know that we are not perfect
- We see failure in our own lives
- We see evil and wrong (sin) all around us
The Bible tells us that sin must be punished and that God will judge us for everything we have done, things we have thought and things we've failed to do! A terrifying thing to consider, especially when the consequences are eternal...
Being a Christian is trusting in Jesus...
The Bible tells us that there is nothing you or I can do to make ourselves acceptable to God.
NOPE - NOTHING!!! The good we try to do can never take away the results of the wrong we have already done.
Jesus Christ is the only way...
- Jesus is God's son, perfect, holy and of eternal worth
- Jesus allowed Himself to be crucified on a cruel Roman cross . In giving His life in this way, Jesus was able to take on Himself the punishment and consequences of sin for all who believe in Him
- Jesus rose again, defeating sin and death, the two great foes of mankind
So a Christian is...
A Christian is someone:
- Who has admitted they have done wrong (sin)
- Who understands that God will, and has a right, to punish their sin
- Who believes that Jesus Christ died on the cross, bearing the punishment of sin
- Who has put all their confidence and trust in Jesus alone as the one who can deal with the consequences of their sin and restore their relationship with God
What do you actually do to become a Christian?
To become a Christian is a simple thing...
- When you recognise that you are a sinner...
- When you see Christ as the only way for forgiveness...
- When you desire to be made right with God and ask in prayer for His gift of eternal life...
Simply pray to God. He is always listening. Tell him you are sorry and ask his forgiveness through His Son, Jesus Christ. He promises to hear and forgive those who come to him and genuinely believe in Jesus.
It's as simple as A B C
- Admit that your are a sinner before God
- Believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sin and than rose from the grave three days later.
- Confess Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour.
Is that it?
When you become a Christian things change...
- In grateful response to what Christ has done you will seek to live in a way that pleases God
- Being a Christian really changes your life and perspective of life
- You will find that the Bible provides you with clear direction and principles for life that really work, whether it be family, work or life decisions
- As a Christian you know you are on your way to Heaven and that God will accept you because of what Christ has done. This is a great motivation and joy…
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