How Do I Become a Christian?

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In order to become a Christian, you must:

1. Admit to God that you have done wrong against God.
“ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

2. Believe that Jesus died to pay for your sins, that he rose again from the grave, and is alive today.
“ If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NIV)

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name (Jesus) under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (NIV)

3. Accept God’s free gift of salvation.
“ For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

4. Invite Jesus Christ to come into your life and give him control.
“ To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 (NIV)

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (NIV)

Pray to God using each of these four statements. Give us a call at 540-459-3000 or email us at fbcwdstk@shentel.net and let us know of your desire to become a Christian.