How can I become a Christian?

The first step to become a Christian is to understand what the term “Christian” means. The origin of the term “Christian” was in the city of Antioch in the first century A.D. (see Acts 11:26). It is possible that, at first, the term “Christian” was intended to be an insult. The word basically means “little Christ.” However, over the centuries, believers in Christ have adopted the term “Christian” and use it to identify themselves as followers of Jesus Christ. A simple definition of a Christian is a person who follows Jesus Christ.

Why should I become a Christian?

Jesus Christ declared that He “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). The question then comes up – why did we need to be ransomed? The idea of a ransom is a payment that must be made in exchange for the release of a person. This is most frequently used in instances of kidnapping, when someone is kidnapped and held prisoner until a ransom is paid for the person’s release.

Jesus paid our ransom to free us from bondage! Bondage from what? Bondage to sin and its consequences, physical death followed by eternal separation from God. Why did Jesus need to pay this ransom? Because we are all born infected with sin (Romans 3:23), and therefore deserve judgment from God (Romans 6:23). How did Jesus pay our ransom? By dying on the cross to pay the price for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21). How could Jesus’ death be enough to pay for all of our sins? Jesus was God in human form, God come to earth to become one of us so He could identify with us and die for our sins (John 1:1,14). As God, Jesus’ death was priceless in value, sufficient to pay for the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). Jesus’ resurrection after His death showed us that His death was the complete sacrifice, that He had truly conquered sin and death.

How can I become a Christian?

This is the best part. Because of His love for us, God has made it extremely simple to become a Christian. All you have to do is receive Jesus as your Saviour, fully accepting His death as the complete sacrifice for your sins, fully trusting Him alone as your Saviour (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Becoming a Christian is not about rituals, going to church, or doing certain things while not doing other things, becoming a Christian is all about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship, through faith, is what makes a person a Christian.

Are you ready to become a Christian?

If you are ready to become a Christian by receiving Jesus Christ as your Saviour, all you have to do is believe. Do you understand and believe that you have sinned and should be punished by God? Do you understand and believe that Jesus took your punishment Himself, dying instead of you? Do you understand and believe that His death was the total sacrifice needed to pay for your sins? If your answers to these three questions are yes, then simply place your trust in Jesus as your Saviour. Receive Him, by faith, fully trusting in Him alone. This is all it takes to become a Christian! God loves you so much that He has done everything for you to be forgiven of your sin, and to know that you have Heaven as your eternal home.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3:16-17)

Have you made a decision to become a Christian, or would you like some additional help? If so, please contact us at admin@twmbaca.com.au, or order a no obligation free copy of ‘What the Bible Teaches’ at the following link: www.ecsaust.com.au