How to become a Christian
To become a Christian means to enter into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. It means becoming a child of God, a friend of the Creator of the universe. There is no higher privilege than to have the Almighty God call you His own—to guide your steps, transform your life, and fill your days with purpose and joy. He offers to make you new: honest, upright, dependable, and full of the joy of true life.
No One Is Beyond Hope
Perhaps your life is weighed down by darkness. Maybe you’ve lived in open rebellion—drunkenness, immorality, theft, or worse. Or maybe you don’t see yourself as a "great sinner"—just someone who lies occasionally, loses your temper, or wastes time in careless talk. Yet no matter how “small” or “great” your sins may seem, the truth remains: without God, you are separated from Him and still under the power of sin.
If God is not in control of your life, then sin is. You need to be set free—and only Jesus can do that. Your only hope is to surrender your life to God. That’s what it truly means to become a Christian.
The Journey Begins: Three Vital Steps
1. Recognize Your True Condition
The first step is to recognize that you are a sinner, separated from God. Even if your life appears good on the outside, the heart remains corrupted without God. The Bible teaches that no one is truly good apart from Him. You must realize that without Christ, you are in danger of judgment. The same God who now lovingly calls you to Himself will one day judge the world. Every person will stand before Him to give account.
2. Repent and Turn Away from Sin
The second step is to repent—to feel true sorrow for your sins and to turn away from them. Repentance is not just emotion; it is a change of heart and direction. But how do you begin to feel sorry?
Find a quiet place—somewhere private where you won’t be disturbed. It could be outdoors, in a room, or even in a bathroom if necessary. Talk to God. Think. Pray. Face your life honestly. Don’t run from this moment—let it become a turning point.
3. Surrender Your Life to God
The third step is to consecrate yourself to God. Kneel before Him. Humble yourself before the One who gave you life and sustains your every breath. Ask Him to forgive your sins and to take complete control of your heart, mind, and body. Tell Him that from now on, your life belongs to Him. Make a permanent choice—to live not for yourself, but for the living God.
“Choose this day whom you will serve.”
(Joshua 24:15)
Why keep living in sin and emptiness? Why carry the weight of guilt and fear? If you come to God with a sincere heart, He will never reject you. He’s been waiting for this moment your entire life. He will fill you with peace, strength, and power—power to overcome old habits, power to live clean and free, power to say “no” when your old friends invite you back to your former ways.
The same God who created you can re-create you. You’ll discover a strength you never had before—because He will now live within you.
A New Life Begins
Yes, power will fill your life—not your own, but God’s. He will never leave you. He will walk with you and finish the work He begins in you. He will shape you into someone who is pure, loving, truthful, and strong. You will become a true child of the King of the Universe.
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Decide Now
My dear friend, don’t wait. Right now, while your heart is stirred and you feel the call of God, make your decision. The enemy of your soul will try to distract you and steal away this moment of conviction. Don’t let that happen.
Decide now. This is your moment.
“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
(2 Corinthians 6:2)
God is calling you. Will you answer?