Discovering the Joy of Being a Christian.
Being a Christian is an incredible journey of love, purpose, and transformation. It's about entering into a life-changing relationship with God and experiencing His endless love and grace. Let's explore the beautiful truths that make the Christian faith so remarkable.
God is Your Loving Creator
God personally created you with purpose and deep love. He desires a meaningful relationship with you, offering endless joy and fellowship. The New Testament shows us that Jesus, who created everything (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16), invites you into this amazing relationship. His loving authority in our lives leads to true freedom and fulfillment.
God Is Perfectly Holy
God's holiness is pure and beautiful (Isaiah 6:3), showing us what true goodness looks like. He invites us to share in His holiness, as 1 Peter 1:16 reminds us: "You shall be holy, for I am holy." This is an invitation to experience life at its fullest.
We All Need God's Grace
While we all face struggles with sin (1 Kings 8:46), this reality helps us appreciate God's amazing grace even more. Though we may stumble, God's love never fails, and He is always ready to help us grow and change (Romans 3:10-12).
God's Love Provides a Solution
Instead of leaving us in our struggles, God's perfect love provided a way forward through Jesus Christ (Ezekiel 18:4). His grace offers us a fresh start and a new beginning.
Jesus is Our Loving Savior
Jesus came to show us God's heart of love. Romans 10:9 offers this wonderful promise: "If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved." Through Christ's sacrifice (1 Peter 3:18), God offers us forgiveness, hope, and a new life filled with purpose (Romans 3:26).
Embracing a New Life
When we trust in Jesus, it naturally leads to positive change in our lives:
We experience freedom as we turn from our old ways to embrace God's better path for us (Luke 13:3,5; 1 Thessalonians 1:9)
We discover the joy of following Christ (Matthew 11:28-30; John 17:3) and growing in His love. This isn't just about believing facts - it's about experiencing a transforming relationship that brings real change and lasting joy (Ephesians 2:10).
God's Plan for Salvation
"If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, leading to righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, leading to salvation." - Romans 10:9-10
If you recognize that you need God's forgiveness and believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation, we encourage you to talk to Him from your heart. You might pray something like this:
"Dear Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner in need of Your grace. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I confess my sins to You now and ask for Your forgiveness. Please come into my life as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life. Help me to follow You faithfully. In Jesus' name, Amen."
If you've made this decision to follow Christ, we would be overjoyed to hear from you! Please reach out to us so we can celebrate with you and offer support as you begin this amazing journey. We recommend starting to read your Bible daily - perhaps beginning with the Gospel of John or Mark to learn about Jesus' life. Then continue through the New Testament before exploring the Old Testament. If you don't have a Bible or can't afford one, please contact us, and we'll gladly provide one to help you grow in your newfound faith.
We'd love to help you learn more about the Christian life and experience God's love. Please click here to connect with us - we're here to support you on your journey.