What does it mean to be born again?

Being born again means receiving new spiritual life from God, not merely improving your behaviour. Jesus used the image to say that following him is not a self-improvement project but a new beginning that God gives to those who trust him.

What does it mean to be saved?

To be saved is to be rescued by God from sin and its consequences and brought into life with him, through trusting Jesus. It is a gift received by faith, not a wage earned by good works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

What do I do after I become a Christian?

You grow by prayer, by reading the Bible, and by joining other Christians in a church. Faith is meant to be lived in community, one day at a time, and never alone.

Coming to Christ

How do I become a Christian?

Q: How do I become a Christian?

You begin a relationship with Jesus: admit you need him, believe he died and rose for you, and entrust your life to him as Lord (Romans 10:9). No perfect words are required. You can pray honestly today and begin right where you are.

The short answer

Becoming a Christian is not joining a religion or passing a test; it is beginning a relationship with Jesus. The Bible describes it simply: you admit you need him, you believe he died and rose for you, and you entrust your life to him as Lord. There are no perfect words to say and no qualifications to meet. You can begin today, right where you are, with an honest prayer.

Christianity is not first a set of rules to keep but a person to trust. The New Testament makes the way in remarkably simple, so that it stands open to anyone, the scholar and the child alike.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:9

What it actually involves

It comes down to three honest movements of the heart. First, admit that you have fallen short and need God, which the Bible calls repentance. Second, believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose again. Third, receive him, handing him your life and trusting him as Lord. This is what it means to be born again: not to turn over a new leaf, but to be given new life by God.

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20

You could pray something as simple as this, and mean it: Jesus, I know I have fallen short and I need you. I believe you died for me and rose again. I turn from my old way and give you my life. Be my Lord. Thank you for receiving me. If you prayed that honestly, the Bible says you are his.

It comes back to Jesus

This is a beginning, not a graduation. From here you grow by talking to God in prayer, reading his Word, and finding other Christians to walk with. If you have just turned to Christ, welcome home. Heaven is not disappointed in your small start; Jesus said the angels rejoice over one person who turns to God.

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