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{{quote | text=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]]}} | {{quote | text=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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| − | + | 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 [[sin]]s (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. | |
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| + | 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 [[sin]]s (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. | ||
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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.
Contents
Related topics
- Faith
- Repentance | Grace
- Baptism | Born again
- Important Christian beliefs
- Testimonies
- Finding a Church
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Becoming a Christian (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Becoming a Christian (quotes)
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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