An Introduction
What is a Christian?
Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian, nor does trying hard to be nice. It’s a matter of the heart.
According to Jesus, his followers are people who have a personal relationship with him.
Knowing about Jesus simply isn’t enough. As you read the bible you come face to face with the claims Jesus made about himself.
Most importantly, Jesus says he’s the Son of God - with authority over each one of us - and we need to consider how we are going to respond.
The world is full of people who haven’t found what they are looking for. There’s something missing. A restless feeling inside.
Jesus teaches that real satisfaction and purpose come when we put him at the centre of our lives.
The separation between us and God that was caused by our sinful natures can be ended when we understand the mission of his Son who came to reconcile us through the ultimate penalty - his own innocent life given for us, the guilty.
Jesus makes this offer to all of us ‘I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him‘ Revelation 3:20.
We would love to share more of what it means to be a Christian. Contact us to find out more or visit us any Sunday.
Reproduced from Closer to God
Published by Scripture Union © 2002. Used by permission.