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Becoming a Christian

Becoming a Christian is about accepting God’s love through Jesus

We accept God’s love when we:

  • Want to experience God’s love in our lives
  • Are sorry for the things that stop us from experiencing his love
  • Know that Jesus makes it possible for us to have a relationship with God
  • Receive God’s forgiveness and the opportunity for a new start
  • Commit to following the teachings of Jesus as we love God and his creation

God’s love is a free gift available to everyone, no matter who we are or what we have done.

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Take your first step of faith

There’s no set formula to becoming a Christian, but this prayer may be a helpful first step to accepting God’s love.

Lord Jesus Christ,

I know that I have done things in my life that are wrong and I’m sorry.

Thank you that I can ask you for forgiveness because of the sacrifice you made when you died on the cross.

Please forgive me and help me to live a better life in the future as I learn how to love you and follow your way of living.

Thank you, Lord Jesus.

Amen
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