How to Convert to Christianity

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The overriding message of the Christian faith is that God loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. Despite the fact that none of us is perfect and we all make bad decisions and poor choices, a perfect, holy and eternal God loves us. He loved people so much that He let His very own son, Jesus, die so that we could live an eternal life with Him. God won't force you to have a relationship with Him. You have to willingly make the choice to become a Christian.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Bible
Open mind

Step1

Understand that God loves you and wants you to have an eternal life after you experience physical death. This message is found throughout the Bible, but you can read it briefly in the Bible book of John, chapter 3, verse 16.

Step2

Realize that every person has done bad things, also known as sin. Because of these sins, you are separated from God now and will be forever separated from Him when you die. The Bible book of Romans says that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).

Step3

Discover that you can be forgiven of your sins because Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life as a man and died on a cross. Jesus suffered death so that we can live an eternal life. You can read about Jesus' life and death in the Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Step4

Imagine Jesus standing at your front door and asking to come in. You don't have to answer the door. He wants to come in but will wait patiently until you ask Him to come in.

Step5

Receive Jesus into your life. You don't have to do any special tasks or give anyone any money to let Him in. God's forgiveness and love are free gifts to you; this is known as God's grace.

Step6

Commit to learning more about God. Read your Bible and, if possible, find a church you feel comfortable attending.

Tips & Warnings

The Bible contains the story of God's relationship with humans over the centuries. You can buy a copy at any discount store. It does not matter what version you read, although modern translations may be easier to understand than the traditional King James Bible.
Finding another Christian to talk to about your newfound faith may help you learn more about living a Christian life.
Be wary of people who expect you to perform specific tasks, give money or pray very specific prayers. God does not require any of that for you to become a Christian.

Comments

hummingbird said

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on 12/21/2007 Great...yet step one says after physical death.... many scripures that show some living in this time will never experience death at all! What's more there is an Earthly Hope of everlasting life! Psalm 37: 29," The righteous themselves will possese the EARTH and reside Forever upon it." This is reffering to the future we all can look forward too here on Earth yet when God restores it to paradisaic conditions without wickedness around! Thanks! Hummingbird

poster said

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on 11/27/2007 The Bible is the best advisor there is. If you are trying to become a christian look at those who did it in the Bible. Paul, the Etheopian Unich, the jailer...etc. all examples are good ones. They all were baptised!

hummingbird said

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on 10/26/2007 It is interesting to me that even Satan the Devil has a name, Jesus Christ the son of God has a name, yet people never mention Gods name. why do you think that is?

daniellewow said

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on 10/26/2007 Yes, God does require us to give 10% of our income to Him. I have noticed from years of serving Him that the more i give to Him, the more I recieve. I do not tithe for more blessings but to obey Gods Word. We all will one day kneel before the moker of the world and praise Him. The Bible says that "every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord".

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