Becoming a Christian

Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1: 12-13

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Synopsis

To become a Christian, you must believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord. When you accept the fact that you have disobeyed God, but also accept Jesus' death on the cross as punishment for your sins (in your place and on your behalf), you have become a Christian. Believing that Jesus is Lord means believing that he is sovereign over every aspect of your life and trying to live accordingly.

Related topics

• Faith
• Repentance | Grace
• Baptism | Born again
• Important Christian beliefs
• Testimonies
• Finding a Church

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Main article

To become a Christian, you must believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord. When you accept the fact that you have disobeyed God, but also accept Jesus' death on the cross as punishment for your sins (in your place and on your behalf), you have become a Christian. Believing that Jesus is Lord means believing that he is sovereign over every aspect of your life and trying to live accordingly.

Alternative viewpoints

Baptism

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