ABC's of Becoming a Christian
God loves you. People who receive God's gift of eternal life are called
Christians. Have you received God's gift? The Bible says that all people have
sinned and need forgiveness to receive eternal life. Becoming a Christian is the
most important decision you will ever make, and it is your choice. No one else
can decide for you. Follow the ABCs to know how to become a Christian. If you
need help, ask a trusted Christian adult.
Christians. Have you received God's gift? The Bible says that all people have
sinned and need forgiveness to receive eternal life. Becoming a Christian is the
most important decision you will ever make, and it is your choice. No one else
can decide for you. Follow the ABCs to know how to become a Christian. If you
need help, ask a trusted Christian adult.
A - Admit
B - Believe
C - Confess
Are you ready to become a Christian? Talk to God about it. Say a prayer like
the one below or use your own words. Then tell someone about your decision.
Dear God, I admit that I am a sinner. Please forgive me. I now turn away from
my sin. I believe that Jesus is your Son and that He died for my sin. I accept
your forgiveness. Thank you for forgiving me. I now confess that Jesus is my
Savior and Lord. Amen
- Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from
your sin. Read Romans 3:23; 6:23; Acts 3;19; and I John 1:9.
B - Believe
- Believe that Jesus is God's Son and accept God's gift of
forgiveness from sin. Read John 3:16, 14:6; Acts 4:12;
Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9; and I John 1:11-13.
C - Confess
- Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Loed. Read
Romans 10:9-10, 13.
Are you ready to become a Christian? Talk to God about it. Say a prayer like
the one below or use your own words. Then tell someone about your decision.
Dear God, I admit that I am a sinner. Please forgive me. I now turn away from
my sin. I believe that Jesus is your Son and that He died for my sin. I accept
your forgiveness. Thank you for forgiving me. I now confess that Jesus is my
Savior and Lord. Amen