Becoming a Christian

God loves you! He is so in love with you that he sent Jesus to rescue you from the sin and shame that dominates life. He is with you now, desperate to show you his love and forgiveness, to invite you into his family and to give you a fresh start.

What do I have to do to accept God's love?

The Bible makes it clear that we have to do something to accept the gift that God offers. This is an act of faith. John wrote, "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16).

Believing requires an act of faith based on all we now about Jesus. If you would like to know more about Jesus then why not come on our next Alpha course - just contact us through the website and will we get in touch with course details - the course is free of charge.

Perhaps you are ready, right now as you look at your screen, to accept the love and forgiveness of God and the new life he promises. To do this there are three things that are necessary:

"Sorry"
You have to ask God to forgive you for all the things you have done wrong and turn from everything that is wrong in your life. This is what the Bible calls 'repentance'.
"Thank you"
We believe that Jesus died for us on the cross. You need to thank him for dying for you and for the offer of his free gift of forgiveness, freedom and his Holy Spirit.
"Please"
God never forces his way into our lives. You need to accept his gift and invite him to come and live within you by his Spirit.

If you would like to have a relationship with God and you are ready to say these three things to God, then here is a very single prayer you can say to him right now which will start that relationship.

"Lord Jesus Christ,

I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life [take a few moments to ask fro anything particular that is on your conscience]. Please forgive me. I now turn from everything that I know is wrong.

Thank you that you died on the cross for me so that I could be forgiven and set free.

Thank you that you offer forgiveness and the gift of the Holy Spirit. I now receive that gift.

Please come into my life by your Holy Spirit to be with me forever.

Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen"

What do I do now?

Tell someone
If you have a friend who has been talking to you about Jesus then tell them. Please contact us. We would love to help you in your first steps as a Christian. We have an exciting new course called "First Steps" especially for people like you!
Read the Bible
The best way to get to know God is by reading his love letter to you! If you have a Bible start at the book of John in the New Testament. This will give you some of the most important words Jesus said.
Start to speak to God every day - pray! Prayer is like a normal conversation. The best time to pray is just before and just after reading some of the Bible. Thank him for what he has done and what you are learning about him.
Join a lively church
If you are in the Eastbourne area we would love to meet, help and strengthen you in any way we can. If you live further away we can recommend an Elim church near to you - there are over 500 Elim churches in the UK, there is bound to be one near you!