Have you ever wondered what it means to become a Christian?

Everyone has questions about their own lives. If you haven't found answers that work for you, why not listen to what God has to say? God's Word has the answers that are grounded in truth and love.

A true Christian is a person who has put faith and trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ, including His death on the cross as payment for sins and His resurrection on the third day. John 1:12 tells us, “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4, 10). A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Jesus Christ.

HOW DO YOU BECOME A CHRISTIAN?

God loves you. He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus, His Son. There is just one thing that separates you from God. That one thing is sin.

Most simply, sin is our failure to measure up to God’s holiness and His righteous standards. We sin by things we do, choices we make, attitudes we show, and thoughts we entertain. The Bible says – “there is none righteous, not even one.” No matter how good we try to be, none of us does right things all the time.

For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem. But, in our own strength, not one of us can do this! Only God can rescue us from our sins. God’s gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you when He died on the Cross.

“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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” Romans 10:9-1.

READY TO ACCEPT JESUS?

Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? Let’s review what this commitment involves:

I acknowledge I am a sinner in need of a Savior – this is to repent or turn away from sin

I believe in my heart that God raised Jesus from the dead – this is to trust that Jesus paid the full penalty for my sins

I confess Jesus as my Lord and my God – this is to surrender control of my life to Jesus

I receive Jesus as my Savior forever – this is to accept that God has done for me and in me what He promised

If it is your sincere desire to receive Jesus into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart:

Here’s a suggested prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to make me a new creation and to prepare me to dwell in your presence forever. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life.”

Have you made plans for your future security?

Are you searching for a way to provide for a secure future? The way of man stores up treasures, things like money, stocks & bonds, retirement plans, and insurance policies, to provide for their security during their golden years. God says that our security for the future doesn't rest in earthly treasures.

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also." Matthew 6: 19-21

While these earthly things can bring you financial security, they cannot provide security for your heart and soul. God wants you to trust Jesus for your security. This is what He has to say about a righteous man.

"His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes." Psalm 112:8

You are made righteous through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Because Jesus took your place in payment for your sin, you have the blessed hope of a secure future.

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19

Jesus loves you and He wants you to have a secure future through a personal relationship with Him.

Are you lonely? Do you need a friend?

Do you sometimes feel like you're all alone in the world? Do you wish there was someone who really cared about you? Someone you could ALWAYS count on? - NO MATTER WHAT!

God tells you that good friends are very important…

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17

But even close friends and family let us down sometimes. God says that you have one friend that will NEVER let you down.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24

You don't need to be afraid when you're feeling alone, or things are not going well for you. Jesus is there for you ALL the time.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

Jesus wants to be your friend -- ALL the time -- EVERY time.

Are you looking for real joy in your life?

Is there something missing in your life? Do you have what you need for your physical comfort, but you still don't feel real joy in your life? God says that your joy does not come from material possessions. God provides you with all the things you need, even things that money can't buy!

"We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Acts 14:15,17

True joy, the kind of joy that people can't take away from you, comes from an abiding personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Trusting Jesus brings joy to your life.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

Sometimes having faith in something you can't see is difficult to imagine, but the joy that will be present in your life as a result of placing your faith in Jesus is evidence of the goal of your faith - the salvation of your soul.

"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9

Jesus wants you to feel true joy in your life.

Would you like to talk with someone?

If you would like more information about what it means to become a Christian, please let us know. We'd be happy to get to know you and answer whatever questions you have or just be a listening ear. Stop by our Worship Service on Sunday’s at 10:30am, or email waianaebc@hawaiiantel.net.

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