How to Become a Christian
Christianity is not primarily a creed, nor a code of conduct (the essence of Christianity is not ethics), nor a cult (system of religious worship), important as these are in their place. It is in essence neither an intellectual, nor an ethical, nor a ceremonial system. It is perfectly possible (though rare because difficult) to be orthodox in belief, upright in conduct, and conscientious in religious observances, and still to overlook the heart of Christianity.
Christianity is a person, and a personal relationship to that person. In essence, Christianity is Christ. Christianity without Christ is a frame without a picture, a body without breath.
To be a Christian is to know Christ as our friend
To be a Christian is to trust Christ as our Savior
To be a Christian is to obey Christ as our Lord
Christianity involves something to…
Admit – we are sinners and need a Savior
Believe – Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to save sinners. He has taken our human nature to himself at his birth; He has taken our sin and guilt to himself at his death.
Consider – Jesus Christ wants to be our Lord as well as our Savior. He demands our thoughtful and total allegiance. We must repent—a decisive turn from everything we know to be displeasing to God.
Do – Come to Jesus Christ personally and cry to him to have mercy upon us. Ask him to be our Savior and our Lord. An act of personal commitment.
Serious Questions to Consider in light of Revelation 3:20:
Have you ever opened the door to Christ? Have you ever invited him in?
On which side of the door is Jesus Christ? Inside or outside?
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