Becoming a Christian

nate8469 · Jun 30, 2007

How can I truly go about such a proccess? I have been reading through the Bible. I really want to join the Catholic church as well, but how would I even go about doing all of that?

Macca · Jun 30, 2007

Nate,
Read through Romans Ch. 9:Vs 9& 10.
If you can say these things with the intention of making Jesus Lord of your life; then you have made a good decision.
Ask God to forgive your sins, and for Jesus to come into your life to stay.
Begin to attend Church regularly and allow God to change what He wants to change in you.
Talk to God, read the Bible and obey God.

Sketcher · Jun 30, 2007

Macca said:
Read through Romans Ch. 9:Vs 9& 10.

I believe you meant Romans 10:9-10. Verse 11 is good for helping understand those other two as well -

"That 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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, 'Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.'" - Rom. 10:9-11

Also good:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

Ask Jesus to forgive your sins. Believe that He paid the penalty for what you did and failed to do on the cross. Believe that He physically rose from the grave and later ascended into Heaven. Make Him the boss of your life and obey Him, even when you don't want to. Love Him. Become a full-on follower. Then you will definitely be saved.

RestoreTheRiver · Jun 30, 2007

If you wish to join the Catholic Church, find a parish near you, and go and talk to one of the priests there. He will be able to answer your questions, and to introduce you to the process of joining.

Michael

rejectreality · Jun 30, 2007

Indeed. I would recommend finding the church you wish to join and talk with the leader to find out what you should do. I hope you enjoy your walk with our Lord Jesus Christ.

God bless

TheGuide · Jul 1, 2007

nate8469 said:
How can I truly go about such a proccess? I have been reading through the Bible. I really want to join the Catholic church as well, but how would I even go about doing all of that?

Read the gospel of John (John 10:30 Jesus said "I and the Father are one." In John 1:12 says "As many as receive him to them gave he power to become the children of God." Then ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and to come into your heart. If you mean it then you will become a Christian at that moment, and Jesus says that he will never leave you nor forsake you.

After becoming a Christian, seek out a Bible-teaching ministry. Also remember that it is Jesus and Jesus alone who save. Read Ephasians 2:8-9. Also be mindful when you seek out a church, and make sure it is not the type of church that believe all others except them are going to hell. That would be a cult, so use wisdom.

You are saved by Jesus Christ alone, a personal relationship with God is not earned.

The Guide

WarEagle · Jul 2, 2007

nate8469 said:
How can I truly go about such a proccess? I have been reading through the Bible. I really want to join the Catholic church as well, but how would I even go about doing all of that?

The first thing you need to do is to recognize your sinfulness and need for a savior.

You've got to repent and put your faith in Christ, believing that He died to take your punishment on the cross.

You say you want to become a Christian, but you also want to join the Catholic church.

You need to be aware going in that Catholicism teaches a lot of things that aren't Biblical and a lot of things that contradict the Bible.

I couldn't in good conscience suggest that anyone join that organization.

WarEagle · Sep 4, 2007

ephraimanesti · Sep 4, 2007

nate8469 said:
How can I truly go about such a proccess? I have been reading through the Bible. I really want to join the Catholic church as well, but how would I even go about doing all of that?

MY BROTHER,

Although i am Eastern Orthodox (the Roman Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches split in 1054), i have a lot of admiration for the Catholic Church and its Saints, and i wish you well in your quest for membership.

i would suggest that you post your questions at the Catholic Forum "One Bread, One Body" to be found at:

http://foru.ms/f26-one-bread-one-body-catholic.html

There are some here who tend to show their spiritual ignorance by bashing Catholics, so you are more likely to get correct, loving, and helpful answers at the Forum above.

MAY YOU BE BLESSED IN YOUR SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH!

A BOND-SLAVE OF CHRIST,
ephraim

CShephard53 · Sep 5, 2007

[bible]Romans 3:23[/bible]
[bible]Romans 6:23[/bible]

[bible]Romans 5:1[/bible]

[bible]Ephesians 2:8-10[/bible]

[bible]James 2:14-26[/bible]

[bible]1 John 1:9[/bible]

An active faith in Christ Jesus, admitting that you do wrong (confession), and repentance (turning from your sins) are all part of a commitment to Christ.

But they go generally in that order- I wouldn't expect anyone to repent before they have faith, or confess after they've repented.

ephraimanesti · Sep 5, 2007

jawsmetroid said:
[bible]Romans 3:23[/bible]
[bible]Romans 6:23[/bible]

[bible]Romans 5:1[/bible]

[bible]Ephesians 2:8-10[/bible]

[bible]James 2:14-26[/bible]

[bible]1 John 1:9[/bible]

An active faith in Christ Jesus, admitting that you do wrong (confession), and repentance (turning from your sins) are all part of a commitment to Christ.

But they go generally in that order- I wouldn't expect anyone to repent before they have faith, or confess after they've repented.

MY BROTHER,

Jawsmetroid has laid things out Scripturally in perfect order for you. Do these things and consider yourself on the road to Salvation.

Keep in mind that Salvation is a process, not an event, and God, through His Holy Spirit, will guide your further growth into all Truth.

MAY YOU BE BLESSED!

A BOND-SLAVE OF CHRIST,
ephraim

CShephard53 · Sep 5, 2007

Keep in mind that Salvation is a process, not an event, and God, through His Holy Spirit, will guide your further growth into all Truth.

Okay, I know I'm not supposed to 'respond' to other posts, but you nailed what I was trying to say, maybe more clearly than I did. Thanks!

sinneD · Sep 5, 2007

There is no debating allowed in this section

There are other sections specifically for debating, but this is NOT one of them

Mister_Al · Sep 15, 2007

If you really want to learn what you must do to be saved then you need to read the book of ACTS in the Bible.

This book not only tells you verbatim what to do to be saved, it shows you examples of people being saved. If you follow the steps outlined in ACTS as it is written then you'll not have any problems.

MandM · Sep 26, 2007

OP:

To become a Christian you do this.....

Ask Jesus to come into your life and He will forgive your sins and give you eternal life.

Yes, it is just that easy.

But then living out the Christian life is the great challenge after that.

Macca · Sep 26, 2007

MandM said:
OP:

To become a Christian you do this.....

Ask Jesus to come into your life and He will forgive your sins and give you eternal life.

Yes, it is just that easy.

But then living out the Christian life is the great challenge after that.

Exactly so.

WarEagle · Sep 27, 2007

MandM said:
OP:

To become a Christian you do this.....

Ask Jesus to come into your life and He will forgive your sins and give you eternal life.

Yes, it is just that easy.

But then living out the Christian life is the great challenge after that.

Don't tell him that. That's not what the Bible says and when you tell people that they can be saved without repentence and faith in Christ and His atonement on the cross, all you're doing is making false converts.

The only way that the Bible tells us we can be saved is by repenting of our sins and believing by faith that Christ died on the cross in our place.

Macca · Sep 27, 2007

WarEagle said:
Don't tell him that. That's not what the Bible says and when you tell people that they can be saved without repentence and faith in Christ and His atonement on the cross, all you're doing is making false converts.

The only way that the Bible tells us we can be saved is by repenting of our sins and believing by faith that Christ died on the cross in our place.

While I don't disagree with you because God does demand repentance, Romans 10: 9&10 does say exactly what MandM says.
I know that "saying Jesus is Lord" is referring to a lifestyle change, it does begin there.
Also Romans says "anyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved."
Again there is no clear mention of repentance, but we know that it is required.
So both are right; simply one is more advanced than the other.

WarEagle · Sep 27, 2007

Macca said:
While I don't disagree with you because God does demand repentance, Romans 10: 9&10 does say exactly what MandM says.

What version are you reading? Mine doesn't say anything like that.

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