What does it mean to be a Christian?

Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing "WHY?" They exist year after year with no idea of why they live or God's purpose for their lives. The most basic question a person can ask is:

"What is the meaning of life?"

Why are we here? God answers that important question in His Word. In Jeremiah 31:3 we read, "I have loved you with an everlasting love..." and in Ephesians 1:4-5 it says, "For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will...". God made us to love us! That is a phenomenal and comforting aspect of life.

We were created to have a personal relationship with God and we were made in His image! That makes us special! (Genesis 1:27-28)

When we know and love God, and live in harmony with His purpose for our lives, it produces tremendous benefits in our life such as a clear conscience (Romans 8:1), life and peace (Romans 8:6), help with weakness (Romans 8:26), purpose (Romans 8:28), confidence (Romans 8:31), security (Romans 8:39), power and strength (Phillippians 4:13), fulfillment (Phillippians 4:19), and freedom (John 8:32, 36).

SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

In one word...SIN!

Man has a natural desire to be self-centered and to ignore God's principles for living.

The Bible calls this attitude: Sin (Isaiah 53:6, 1 John 1:8)

Sin breaks our close relationship with God. (Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23)

When our relationship to God is not right, it causes PROBLEMS in every area of our lives: marriage, career, relationships, finances, etc...

What's the Solution?

Jesus answered, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. NO ONE comes ot the Father except through Me!" -John 14:6

God Himself stepped into His own creation as a human being to bring us back to Himself. If any other way would have worked, Jesus Christ would not have had to come. The Way is a Person!

Jesus has already taken care of your sin problem! (Romans 6:23)

God did this because He loves us and wants us to know Him. (Romans 5:8, 1 Timothy 2:5)

What does God want me to do?

He wants us to: Admit, Believe, Accept, Invite, and Confess!

1. Admit that God has not been first in your life and ask Him to forgive your sins. (1 John 1:9)

2. Believe that Jesus died to pay for your sins and that He rose again and is alive today. (Romans 10:9, Acts 4:12)

3. Accept God's free gift of salvation. Dont' try to earn it. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

4. Invite Jesus Christ to come into your life and be the director ("Lord") of your life. (John 1:12-13, Revelation 3:20)

5. Confess your faith in Christ and your commitment to Him publicly. (Matthew 10:32-33)

You can take these steps and join the kingdom of God today by praying a simple prayer of commitment to God:

"Dear Jesus, thank you for making me and loving me, even when I've ignored you and gone my own way. I realize I need you in my life and I'm sorry for my sins. I ask you to forgive me. Thank you for dying on the cross. I believe that you died for me and that you rose from the dead and you are alive today. As much as I know how, I want to follow you from now on. Please come into my life and make me a new person inside and out. I accept your gift of salvation. Please help me to grow now as a Christian."

If you just prayed this prayer, we want to be the first to tell you welcome to the family of God! Please contact us and we would love to help you on your new walk of Christian faith.

What's the next step?

Follow in obedience by baptism (Colossians 2:12)

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God bless you as you begin your new walk in Him!