1.
Recognize that you are not a Christian because you are good,
for God's
Word declares, "There is none that doeth good, no not one." (Romans
3:12)
2.
Recognize that you are not a Christian because you are doing the best
you can,
for God's Word declares, "All have sinned, and come short of the
glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
3.
Recognize that you are not necessarily a Christian because you are a
member of some church,
for again God's Word declares that many have "a form
of godliness, but deny the power thereof; from such turn away." (2
Timothy 3:5)
4.
Confess that you are a sinner in God's sight,
for you have broken His
commandments, and all the world has become guilty before Him. (Romans
3:19)
5.
Confess that you cannot save yourself,
for "by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God;"
(Ephesians 2:8)
6. Confess that you are hopelessly lost and under condemnation without Jesus Christ as your personal Savior (Luke 19:10).
7. Believe the Good News that Christ died for the ungodly. (Romans 5:8). He therefore died for you and settled your sin debt on Calvary's cross.
8. Believe the glorious news that Christ was raised from the dead, and by the power of God is now able to save all who come unto God by Him (Hebrews 7:25)
9. Call on the name of the Lord Jesus, with a sincere desire to be saved from you sins, for God promised that "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)
10. Rely on God's sure promise, not upon your feelings, and by faith declare you are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ, shed for the forgiveness of your sins, and openly confess Him with your mouth as your Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10).
1. Believe the Record that through Christ you have received eternal life (1 John 5:10-13) and then by faith walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4, 1 Timothy 6:12). The Christian life is not an imitation of Christ, but the new, resurrection life of Christ manifested in the believer. "He that believeth on the Son HATH everlasting life." (John 3:36)
2. Read your Bible DAILY. Memorize certain portions that are helpful to you, especially the promises. Meditate much upon these. They will be food to your soul (1 Peter 2:2), light to your pathway (Psalm 119:105), and weapons to your warfare (Ephesians 6:17).
3. Pray to God as your heavenly Father daily in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank Him for all things. Count your blessings, and remember that they are from God the giver. Pray for help and victory. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." (Isaiah 40:31)
4. Confess the Lord Jesus Christ frequently as your personal Savior. He has said: "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32-33) It often requires courage to do this, but it always brings added blessing and increases your strength.
5. Avoid temptations. They are bound to come, but do not go in the way of them (Psalm 1:1) Avoid evil companions and make friends of God's people. Remember that you will not be tempted above that you are able to bear, and that there is always a way of escape through Christ (1 Corinthians 10:13). Always yield to Him and Trust Him for victory.
6. Attend a local Bible Teaching church of your choice. You will find strength in Christian fellowship!