How to Become a Christian

Acknowledge that God has not been first place in your life and ask Him to forgive your sins

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from every wrong."  (1 John 1:9)

Believe that Jesus died to pay for your sins and that He rose again and is alive today

"If you confess that Jesus is your Lord, and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name [Jesus] by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12)

Accept God’s free gift of salvation. Don’t try to earn it

"For it is by grace you are saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Our relationship to God is not based by anything we do, but on what Jesus already did for us!

Ask Jesus Christ to come into your life and be the Lord of your life

"To all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God. All we need to do is to trust Him to save us. All those who believe this are reborn! – not a physical rebirth… but from the will of God!" (John 1:12-13)

[Jesus says] “Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in." (Revelation 3:20)

You can begin a new life in the faith by praying a simple prayer of commitment to God

“Dear Jesus, thank you for making me and loving me, even when I’ve ignored you and gone my own way. I realize I need you in my life and I’m sorry for my sins. I ask you to forgive me. Thank you for dying on the cross for me. Please help me to understand it more. As much as I know how, I want to follow you from now on. Please come into my life and make me a new person inside. I accept your gift of salvation. Please help me to grow now as a Christian."

If you just prayed this prayer or have recently accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, please contact us and let us know.

We would love to help you grow in your new walk with God and answer any questions you have. You can call the church office at 510-782-7663 or send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it