HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?
Recognize that you are a Sinner: First, you must admit your spiritual need: "There is none righteous, no, not one" (Romans 3:10). We can't make excuses or blame others and our circumstances for our actions. "For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
Recognize that Jesus dies on the cross for you: "For Christ also
suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to
God..." (I Peter 3:18). Jesus paid the price for your sin. The Apostle
Paul said, "...the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith
in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
Repent of your sins: The word "repent" means "to change
your direction." The Bible tells us, "Repent therefore and be converted,
that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from
the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19). God commands us to repent. You
must be willing to turn away from the things that displease God.
Receive Jesus as your savior: Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you
who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
It is essential that you come to Jesus as you are. Don't try to "clean
up your life" before you come to God. Instead, receive Him and allow
Him to do the "cleansing." Jesus said, "All that the Father
gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast
out" (John 6:37).
Experience God's Grace: If you just prayed a prayer of salvation and
meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Your decision
to follow Christ means God has forgiven you and that you will spend eternity
in heaven. The Bible tells us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful
and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
(1 John 1:9 NIV).
***This is above excerpt taken from Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg website
3 Important Actions to take today
1. If you have made a decision to follow Christ-Tell someone about it. It is very important that others know that you have made this decision
2. Start reading the Bible and get plugged into a local church that teaches the Bible
3. Find a Spiritual mentor
of the same gender that can help you along in your spiritual journey