Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I become a Christian?
The ABCs of Becoming a Christian
| A | Acknowledge your need for God | |
| Romans 3:23 says "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." | ||
| Romans 6:23 says "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." | ||
| B | Believe in Jesus Christ | |
| John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life." | ||
| Romans 5:1 says "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." | ||
| C | Confess Christ as your Savior and Lord and Commit your life to Him |
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| Romans 10:9-10 says "...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." | ||
| Acts 2:21 says "...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." | ||
You may receive Christ as your Savior and enter the family of God by praying the following prayer:
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Dear God, I realize I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I ask you now to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for dying for me; help me now to live for you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. |
2. How can I grow as a Christian?
10 Steps to Spiritual Maturity
1. Read the Bible daily.
“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. Pray often.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6
3. Attend church (Bible Study and Worship) regularly.
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:25
4. Practice gratitude
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
5. Share your faith with others.
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
1 Peter 3:15
6. Be a good steward of your time, money and talents.
“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
1 Corinthians 4:2
7. Use your spiritual gifts.
“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
1 Corinthians 12:7
8. Love one another.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35
9. Get involved in some ministry of service.
“But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.”
Galatians 5:13
10. Keep on keeping on (persevere).
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9
3. How can I become a member of First Christian Church?
1. Profession of faith in Jesus Christ, followed by believer’s baptism
2. Transfer of membership letter from another Disciples of Christ church.
3. Statement of a prior profession of faith and membership in another denomination practicing baptism, regardless of mode.
4. Is a nursery provided?
Yes, we provide an excellent nursery for Sunday services.
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