What Does It Means To Be A Christian...
To be a Christian is to enter into a personal, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. It means believing that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, and that He rose again so that you could have new life—both now and for eternity. But more than belief alone, it means surrendering your heart, your will, and your life to Him in trust and obedience.
The Bible teaches that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). This doesn’t only mean physical death. Sin brings spiritual death—a separation from God, the source of life, love, and truth. When we live apart from God’s way, it can also bring death to other areas of our lives:
- Death to peace, as guilt and shame torment our minds.
- Death to purpose, as we wander without meaning or direction.
- Death to relationships, as sin damages the way we treat others.
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Death to joy, as we pursue things that never truly satisfy.
Sin disconnects us from the very life God desires for us. But here's the good news: “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jesus came to bridge that gap and give us life—abundant life now and eternal life forever (John 10:10). When we receive His forgiveness and follow Him, the weight of sin is lifted, and we are made new.
A Lifelong Journey of Faith
Being a Christian is not a one-time event; it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith. Faith means trusting in what you can’t always see or feel—believing God’s promises even when life is hard. It's holding on to His truth when your circumstances try to tell you otherwise.
This journey isn’t perfect or easy. There will be ups and downs:
- Times of strong faith and times of doubt.
- Seasons of joy and seasons of sorrow.
- Moments of clarity and moments of confusion.
But through it all, God walks with you. His grace is constant. His love never fails. And every step of the way, He is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you closer to Him.
You’ll grow through prayer, reading the Bible, worship, community with other believers, and obedience to God’s voice. You’ll learn to forgive, to love, to serve, and to trust. And even when you fall, He will be there to lift you up again.
Prayer of Salvation
If you feel a stirring in your heart and want to begin this journey with Jesus, here’s a prayer you can say from a sincere place:
"Dear God,
I admit that I have sinned and fallen short. I’ve tried to do life my way, but I realize I need You.
I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose from the grave. I ask for Your forgiveness and grace.
Come into my life, Jesus. Be my Savior and my Lord.
Help me to turn away from sin and walk with You daily.
I surrender my heart, my mind, and my future into Your hands.
Fill me with Your Spirit and lead me in the path of truth.
Thank You for loving me and giving me a fresh start.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen."
If you’ve prayed that prayer, know that God heard you and ALL of heaven is celebrating you! You're no longer walking alone—you’re part of His family now. This is only the beginning!
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Welcome to the Family!