Christianity is not a set of rules to keep or a club to join. It is good news about Jesus, and an invitation to know him. Here is the heart of it in five short steps, drawn straight from the Bible. Ask anything, doubt anything, and take your time.
The good news in five steps
God made you and knows you
The Bible begins with a God who made everything, including you, on purpose. He is not distant. He knows you completely and wants a relationship with you.
Genesis 1:27 · Psalm 139:13-14
Something has gone wrong
We were made to know God, but we have all gone our own way and ignored him. The Bible calls this sin. It spoils our relationships, our world and our friendship with God, and it leaves us unable to fix things ourselves.
Romans 3:23 · Isaiah 59:2
Jesus came to put it right
Jesus is God’s Son, who became a man, lived a perfect life and died on a cross in the place of those who trust him, taking the punishment we deserved. Three days later God raised him from the dead.
John 1:14 · 1 Peter 3:18 · 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
A gift to receive
Forgiveness cannot be earned by being good enough. It is a gift. We receive it by turning from our own way and trusting Jesus to forgive us and lead us.
Ephesians 2:8-9 · John 1:12 · Romans 10:9
A new life begins
Those who trust Jesus are forgiven, adopted into God’s family and given the Holy Spirit. Life becomes a journey of getting to know him, with the support of other Christians.
2 Corinthians 5:17 · John 10:10 · Romans 8:15-16
Start with John’s Gospel
The best way to find out who Jesus is, is to read about him. John’s Gospel is a good place to begin. It is short and written so that people would come to know him.
Questions people often ask
Do I have to be good enough?
No. The Bible says nobody is, and that this is exactly why Jesus came. God welcomes people as they are, and then changes them. See Romans 5:8.
Can I ask hard questions?
Yes. Christianity can stand up to honest questions. Bring yours to a Sunday, to a conversation with someone here, or to Christianity Explored.
What does it cost?
Salvation is free to receive, but Jesus is honest that following him is a whole-life commitment. He invites us to count the cost. See Luke 14:25-33.
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