How do I become a Christian?

The Bible tells us that God created all human beings for relationship; with him and with each other.  He made us to relate with a loving Heavenly Father.  But we are confronted with the reality that we have all turned our backs on God and are guilty of failing to live, as he would want us to.  This failure the Bible calls sin and our sin has broken our relationship with God. 

2000 years ago God sent his only son Jesus, into the world to allow us the opportunity to connect in relationship with Him and break down the barrier of sin that keeps us from Him.

Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins.   We can have a personal relationship with God by accepting this gift that God has given us.  We can know Jesus and God the Father personally, here’s how:

• Admit that you are a sinner.  The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard” (NLT).
• Believe that Jesus is your Lord and Saviour.  The Bible tells us in 2 Peter 2:20 “They were made free from the evil in the world by knowing our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (NCV).
• Confess your need to be saved.   The Bible says in Romans 10:9 “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (NLT).
• Do it now … by praying this simple prayer:
  God, I admit that I am a sinner who has hurt you and other people.  I believe that you are God who came to save me.  I confess that I need you in my life.  I invite you into my life as my Lord, Saviour and Friend.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you have sincerely prayed that prayer, then congratulations!  You are now a part of God’s wonderful kingdom.  We encourage you to find a good church in your area to help you grow as a Christian.

Please contact one of the Pastors by filling in the online connect card either to ask more questions about the Christian faith or to tell us that you prayed that prayer asking Jesus into your life.

Jesus is God’s Son

Who is this Jesus? Calendars mark the time that has passed since his birth.  About one third of people in the world today make some claim to be his followers.  And yet he lived over nineteen centuries ago, never leaving the Mediterranean province of his birth.  Jesus never wrote a book, but more books have been written about him than about any other human being.

He never launched a political party but has an estimated 1,600,000,000 followers.  It took Roman authorities only one swift stroke to scatter his sect and put him to a horrible death.  Yet his movement has outlived every empire and culture with which it ran parallel.

Who is this Jesus?  Jesus Christ is God’s Son who lived on earth for 33 years.  In the Bible the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John tell what Jesus did in the last three years of his life.  We learn that Jesus had many followers including twelve apostles.  Jesus spent his time teaching about God’s Kingdom, healing people, performing miracles and giving hope to many.

While Jesus had the full attributes of God he was also human.  He experienced temptation, tiredness, hunger, thirst, and pain.  He knew how it felt to be angry, disappointed, happy, surprised, elated, despairing.

The heart of the Christian message is that Jesus died for all people and was raised to life, conquering sin and death.  Because of his resurrection Jesus has affirmed his own teaching that he is the Son of God and therefore offers peace with God to those who place their faith and trust in him.

Jesus gave instructions to his followers to make disciples in all nations.  Since he ascended into heaven, churches (communities of believers) have been established around the world.

So Who is Jesus?

He is the Son of God who challenges you to become a Christian by considering his claims, accepting forgiveness for your sins and receiving the gift of salvation.

Christianity is a world faith

Christianity is a world faith, for people of every nation and language.  The Christian faith is founded on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ around 2000 years ago.

Those who believe and follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour are called Christians.  Christianity is a way of life and for two thousand years Christians have been on the forefront of caring for the sick and needy, providing justice for the poor and the abused, and proclaiming salvation to the spiritually lost.

Christians meet for worship, teaching and encouragement on any day of the week and in any surroundings from the outdoors to the cathedrals.

Christianity proclaims salvation, forgiveness and hope to any person who puts their trust in Jesus.

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