Becoming a born-again Christian starts with putting your faith in Jesus Christ.
Being born again means acknowledging that you're a sinner in need of God's forgiveness, trusting that Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead, and making him Lord and Saviour over your life.
When you surrender your life to Jesus, he forgives your sins, gives you new spiritual life, and welcomes you into his family.
This is what Jesus called being "born again" (John 3:3). It's the beginning of a lifelong journey of following Christ, growing in faith, and learning to live according to his Word, the Bible.
No one is beyond Jesus's saving grace, and his invitation is open to all who will come to him as they are.
Becoming born again is quite simple:
ACKNOWLEDGE that Jesus Christ is Lord, that he died on the cross for your sins, rose again, and is seated at the right hand of God.
CONFESS and repent from your sins. Be honest with God. Admit that you have fallen short and ask him for forgiveness.
INVITE Jesus into your life. Make him your Lord and Saviour, and choose to follow him.
The Bible tells us that heaven rejoices when even one person turns to God. So every time someone gives their life to Christ and becomes born again, there is celebration in heaven. THAT'S how much God loves us!
If you're ready to take that step today, say this simple prayer now:
"Jesus, I believe you’re the Son of God who came to die for my sins and to give me the gift of eternal life with you. I repent from my sins past and present, and I invite you into my heart today to be my Lord and Saviour now and forever."
That's it—praying this sincerely makes you a new person in Christ. Behold, old things have passed away, and all things have become new!
Now, here are quick next steps for you:
- Get a Bible. I recommend the NLT or CSB translation for new believers.
- Start reading. Begin with the Gospel of Matthew and work through the New Testament. Take your time—there's no rush!
- Find a church. Look for a Bible-believing church near you where you can fellowship and grow alongside other believers.
- Keep learning. Download and read this Welcome kit, and begin your new life in Christ.
Contact me (Yvonne) if you have any questions about your new faith, and I'll be happy to help answer them and walk through them with you.
Welcome to the family!
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