steps to following Jesus

Becoming a follower of Jesus involves a personal and spiritual journey.

1. Understanding the Gospel:

- Learn about the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Gospel, meaning "good news”.

2. Acknowledging Sin:

- Recognize and confess personal sinfulness. ‘all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God“.

3. Repentance:

- Repentance involves a genuine sorrow for one's sins and a desire to turn away from a sinful lifestyle. It is a change of heart and mind.

4. Belief in Jesus Christ:

- Accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. This involves believing in his divinity, death for the forgiveness of sins, and resurrection.

5. Confession of Faith:

- Publicly confess faith in Jesus Christ

6. Baptism:

- water baptism is an important turning point in your walk with Jesus and is a symbol of purification, death to sin, and new life in Christ.

7. Receiving the Holy Spirit:

- the Holy Spirit is our guide, comforter, and source of spiritual power.

8. Studying the Bible:

- Read and study the Bible, It contains teachings, stories, and principles for Christian living.

9. Prayer:

- Develop a personal prayer life to communicate with God, seek guidance, and build a relationship. Jesus often emphasized the importance of prayer.

10. Fellowship with Other Believers:

- Join a Christian community or church to fellowship with other believers, worship together, and grow in faith through mutual support and encouragement.

11. Discipleship:

- Follow the teachings of Jesus and strive to live a life that reflects Christian values. This may involve personal discipleship, mentoring, or being part of a small group.

12. Sharing the Gospel:

- Share the message of Jesus with others. Many Christians see evangelism as a natural outgrowth of their faith, spreading the "good news" to those who haven't heard.

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"But seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"

Matthew 6:33

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