Becomming a CHristian

If you’re exploring faith or want to know more about what it means to be a Christian then this page is for you.

Becoming a Christian is as easy as ABC…

A

Admit
Admit that you are a sinner who is in need of God’s grace. All humans are imperfect, we continually miss the mark of the standard that God sets for us.

Believe
Believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to the world as a man to live among us. He died for our sins on a cross, taking on our sin. But three days later he rose from the dead defeating sin and death.

B

Confess and Commit
Confess that your faith in Jesus and ask him to be the Lord of your life. Once you have done this, commit your life to Jesus. Living your life for Jesus means living your whole life for him. Only when we live fully for Jesus that we will experience in all its fullness

C

Prayer of Commitment

If you believe in and want to make Jesus the Lord of your life, you can use this prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ,

I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life.

Please forgive me.

I now turn from everything that I know is wrong.

Thank you that you died on the cross for me so that I could be

forgiven and set free.

Thank you that you offer me forgiveness and the gift of your Spirit.

I now receive that gift.

Please come into my life by your Holy Spirit to be with me forever.

Thank you, Lord Jesus.

Amen.

What’s Next?

When you give your life to Jesus  something changes within you. Jesus is now the Lord of your life; he wants to be with and guide you in everything. Here are some things you can do grow your relationship with God:

Still have Questi0ns?

If you still have questions about what Christians believe, or feel you need to work some of this out yourself before you believe yourself, you might want to sign up for an Alpha Course. Alpha is a multiweek course and a chance to ask these questions and explore the Christian faith in a fun, no-pressure environment. Wherever you’re at or whatever questions you may have, you’re welcome at Central.