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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW CHRIST?

OUR SIN
We are all born with a sin nature. Because of our sin, we are unable to have a healthy relationship with God without forgiveness.

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. - Romans 3:23
GOD'S GIFT
We can't earn God's forgiveness - it must be given. Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice so that we could be given.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23
OUR RESPONSE
We must accept this free gift from God by committing our lives and hearts to Jesus.

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9
A SYMBOL OF YOUR FAITH
Baptism shows others that you have been made new. It represents your old sinful life being washed clean because of your faith in Jesus. If you’ve made the decision to follow Christ, baptism is one of the most meaningful next steps you can take. Baptism is a public celebration of your decision to follow Christ. If you'd like to take the next step of baptism, or just talk to someone and ask some questions, CLICK HERE and fill out this short interest form.

For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. - Romans 6:4

WHAT DO FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST BELIEVE?

WE BELIEVE IN GOD AS THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. THERY ARE ALL ONE GOD AND ARE JOINED TOGETHER IN WHAT WE CALL THE TRINITY. AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, YOU ARE A NEW CREATION MADE TO LIVE FOR HIM.

GOD THE FATHER
God is the creator of the world and calls us His children.

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him. - 1 John 3:1
THE SON
Jesus is fully God and fully man and is alive today in Heaven.
HOLY SPIRIT
The power of God is alive in us through Holy Spirit.

And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. - 1 Corinthians 2:12

HOW DO I GROW IN MY FAITH

GOD WANTS TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH US AND HE'S GIVEN US WAYS TO KNOW HIM BETTER. AS WE GET TO KNOW GOD, WE BETTER UNDERSTAND HIS PLAN FOR US AND WE CAN STRIVE TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS.

READ THE BIBLE
The Bible is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. It's God's word written specifically to guide us through life.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. - 2 Timothy 3:16
MAKE PRAYER PART OF YOUR DAY
Prayer is talking to God, and there's nothing more powerful than communicating with God through prayer.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. - Philippians 4:6
LISTEN
Talking to God isn't a one-way street - He wants to talk to us, too. Take time to learn His voice and listen to His direction for you.

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. - John 10:27
WORSHIP
Any time we give God credit for His goodness, we are worshipping Him. When we pray, serve, or help others in their faith, we are following God's will and showing our gratitude for who He is. If you would like a playlist of some of our favorite worship songs, you can CLICK HERE to listen to our Spotify playlist.

Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.- Psalms 29:2