How to Become a Christian
“The Roman Road” is explained in the Book of Romans in the Bible, and tells us how to become a Christian and go to heaven.
Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes.” God is the source for our journey to heaven. He gives power for salvation to all who believe.
We need God’s power because we have a problem with sin.
Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” “Sin” means missing the mark or missing God’s intended destination for us. None of us can reach that destination on
his or her own because everyone is a sinner.
When we work, we earn money. Sin earns wages as well – wages of death. Because God loves all sinners, He has provided another route.
Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
We need to confess our sin and ask God for forgiveness. To confess Jesus as Lord involves agreeing with God about your sin and need for salvation. You must repent of your sin, turning away from the direction in life in which you are going.
Romans 10:9: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that
God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” To “believe in your heart” is to place your faith in Jesus, trusting that He died on the cross to pay for your sins.
Romans 5:8: “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.”
If you would like to have salvation in Jesus Christ, sincerely pray a prayer like this one: “Dear God, I confess to You my sin and need for salvation. I turn away from my sin and place my faith in Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Amen.”
Welcome to the family of God! Now you can be sure you have eternal life and when you die you will go to heaven. Tell someone about the important decision you have made.
Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:
- Follow Christ’s example in baptism
- Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith
- In your church get involved in Sunday School and Bible Study
- Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray
We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your decision to follow Christ.
