On becoming a Christian

I wanted my first post to be about the most important part of my life. Really the phrase "part of my life" does not give it justice. It is my life; it is who I am. I am a Christian.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 KJV)

When I became a Christian I died to myself and became alive to Christ.

How did I get here?

My purpose for telling you this is to give a little background information about myself and also to maybe help someone who is seeking the truth. I have not been a Christian all my life... not even most of my life. As a child,  I went to a Methodist church. Until I was about 21 I thought being a Methodist was as good as anything. But you see, that just is not true. While my intentions were pure and I was sincere, Methodists do not make Christians... nor does any denomination.

My faith had never been tested before. Then I started dating someone who was roommates with a Christian. We were invited to attend worship services with him regularly, which we did. We also attended group Bible studies on the campus of the college we attended. After a few months I figured out for myself that there is more to being a Christian that just saying you are one. I realized that I had been misinformed my whole life. I don't fault anyone for this but myself.

I learned about the one true church and how to become a member of it. I had already heard the gospel (Rom 10:17) and believed that Jesus is God's only son and died for my sins (John 3:15,16; 8:24). I learned that I needed to repent of my past sins (Luke 13:3), confess before others (Matthew 10:32) that Jesus is the Christ, the only Son of God, and then be baptized for the remission of my sins (Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38) AND for God to ADD ME to His church (Acts 2:47). I did all those things and now I am a new creature, a Christian, striving to live faithfully even unto death (Rev 2:10).

I am PROUD to be a Christian and thankful, too! If you have not done one or any of the things that I did to become a Christian then you are not yet a Christian. Yes, that is a bold thing to say, but it is true! Read your Bible and find out. You should want to become a Christian! The God that created you desires you to be and prefers you to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity (2 Peter 3:9). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

Anyhow, I broke up with that guy I was dating. I am thankful that we dated since I was introduced to the Church through him. However, it is a good thing we broke up because now I am married to the best, most amazing man ever! Of course if you are married you probably think that about your husband, but I promise mine is the best for me!

And thats me on becoming a Christian.