Curious, skeptical, worn out or coming back after years away, Jesus isn’t waiting for you to get it all together. He’s already moving toward you.
Jesus didn’t stay at a safe distance from our mess. He knows what it’s like to be misunderstood, rejected and hurt, and He came anyway, because being with you was worth it to Him.
On the cross, Jesus took on everything that separates us from God. Three days later, He rose again. Forgiveness isn’t something you earn. It’s a gift you get to receive.
Following Jesus isn’t about following rules perfectly. It’s about walking with Him one day at a time and finding freedom, joy and hope along the way.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
Believing in Jesus means giving yourself over to Him and trusting Him with your whole life. You don’t need fancy words. If you’re ready, you can pray something like this.
“Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins and rose again. I’m sorry for the ways I’ve lived apart from You. I receive Your forgiveness and give You my life. Lead me from here. Amen.”
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God made us for relationship, with Him and with each other. A local church is where you’ll be encouraged, prayed for, challenged and loved. Online church is good, but meeting in person is better.
It might feel awkward to walk in the first time. That’s normal, and it’s worth it.
“Let us not neglect meeting together… but encourage one another.” — Hebrews 10:25
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It starts with a simple yes: believing that Jesus died and rose again for you, and trusting Him with your life. Read: How Can I Be Born Again?
Yes. Nothing you’ve done puts you beyond the reach of God’s love. Jesus already paid for your forgiveness; you simply receive it. Read: How Can I Repent of My Sins?
Welcome to the family! Start by talking with God every day, reading the Bible and finding a church community. Read: I Just Accepted Jesus, Now What Do I Do?
Church isn’t what saves you, but it is where faith grows. God created us for relationship, and a local church is where you’ll be encouraged, prayed for and loved. Read: What’s So Important About Attending Church Every Sunday?
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