A Clear Introduction to Christian Faith

Begin a Relationship With God Through Jesus

You can begin a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Explore the central message of the Christian faith and take a clear, personal next step.

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The Christian message in four clear principles

This page is designed to give you a clear next step, not to overwhelm you with information.

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God loves you

The Christian message begins with God’s love and His desire for people to know Him, not with an attempt to earn His approval.
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Sin separates us

All people fall short of God’s character. Our independence from God creates a separation that good intentions alone cannot repair.
3

Jesus makes a way

Jesus Christ died and rose again so that forgiveness and a restored relationship with God can be received by grace through faith.
First, God created you for relationship with Him and loves you. Many people sense that life should have meaning, yet still feel spiritually distant, restless, or unsure of where they stand with God. Second, the Bible describes the human problem as sin. Sin includes the actions, attitudes, and self-directed choices that reject God’s rightful place. It affects every person and creates spiritual separation from God. Third, Jesus Christ is God’s provision for that separation. Christians believe Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and offers forgiveness and new life. The bridge back to God is not religious performance. It is Jesus. Fourth, each person must respond. Receiving Christ means turning toward God, trusting what Jesus has done, accepting forgiveness, and inviting Him to lead your life. Faith is not pretending to have no questions. It is placing your trust in Jesus based on God’s promise.
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”John 1:12

The words are not a formula

What matters is an honest response of trust. God sees your heart. You can speak to Him in your own words and ask Jesus Christ to forgive you and lead your life.

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Do I need to fix my life before coming to God?No. The Christian message is that people come to God because they need grace, forgiveness, and new life. Change grows from relationship with God, not from pretending to be worthy first.
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