How to Become a Christian

The most important decision you or anyone can make is to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. It is your choice; no one can force you to believe. The gift of salvation is offered to you, and you can either receive or reject it. You may think that being a good person and striving to do what is right will secure your place in heaven, but it doesn't work that way. You are made right with God by His grace through faith, not because your good deeds outweigh your mistakes. Jesus loves you and desires to have a personal relationship with you. He wants you to accept this gift of salvation because He loves you! It is not something to be earned—it is a gift of eternal life. You might feel that you have messed up so badly that there is no way God will forgive you, but God welcomes us just as we are, wherever we are, if you will believe and receive. 

God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Sin causes death, but because God sent His Son to die for your sins, you can embrace the gift of eternal life. 

If you are ready to accept the gift of eternal life through Jesus and genuinely want to invite Him into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then pray this prayer: 

"Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that You died for my sins and rose from the grave so that I might have eternal life in heaven with You. I willingly repent of my sins and ask You to come into my heart and life. Take control of my words, thoughts, and actions. I place all of my trust in You for my salvation. I accept You as my Lord and Savior, and this free gift of eternal life. Amen." When you pray this prayer and truly believe it in your heart, you are saved—this is how you become a Christian. You are at the start of an incredible adventure. So, what's next? I wrote a book with that title, and you can download it now.