How to Become a Christian

• God rules—The Bible tells us God created everything, including you and me, and He is in charge of everything. (Genesis 1:1; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16-17)

• We sinned—We all choose to disobey God. The Bible calls this sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God’s punishment of death. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)

• God provided—God sent Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It’s something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9)

• Jesus gives—Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into God’s family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18)

• We respond—We can respond to Jesus. The ABCs of Becoming a Christian is a simple tool that helps us remember how to respond when prompted by the Holy Spirit to receive the gift Jesus offers.

How to Become a Christian

ADMIT

ADMIT TO GOD THAT YOU ARE A SINNER. THE FIRST PEOPLE GOD CREATED CHOSE TO SIN AND DISOBEY GOD. EVER SINCE THEN, ALL PEOPLE HAVE CHOSEN TO SIN AND DISOBEY. (Romans 3:23)

REPENT, TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SIN. (Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:9)

BELIEVE

BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD’S SON AND ACCEPT GOD’S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN. (Acts 16:31; Acts 4:12; John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9)

CONFESS

CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD. (Romans 10:9-10,13)