What It Means to Be a Christian and the Foundation of Your New Relationship with God

Christianity is more than just a religion—it is a relationship with God built on grace. This introductory lesson explains the key difference between works and faith, and how Jesus Christ made this incredible new life possible for you.

Your Starting Point: A New Life

You were born to know God and live an extraordinary life. This journey isn't about escaping punishment or earning credit; it's about receiving the fullness of life by reuniting with the strongest love in the world.

When Jesus looks at you, He doesn't see the same things you do—He sees His beloved son or daughter, whom He adores. Before you did a single thing, Jesus was happy with you. His love is unconditional—it can't be earned, and it can't be lost. All He asks for is your permission to join you on His journey.

The Four Core Truths of Faith

A relationship with Jesus is based on four simple truths:

• God's Love is Limitless (Psalm 100:5): God is completely crazy about you. Nothing is more important to Him than to love and be loved by you.  

• Sin Created Separation (Isaiah 59:2): We call it sin when we choose to live our own way instead of God's way. This choice broke our connection to God's perfect love and presence.  

• Jesus Died For You (Romans 5:8): God, in His mercy, sent Jesus to die in your place. For you to have a new, everlasting life, Jesus died and rose again.  

• You Must Decide (Deuteronomy 30:19): God has done everything, but true love requires your consent. He waits for you to choose to live your life for Him.

Building Your Relationship

We often believe we have to win Jesus' love, which makes having a relationship with Him feel hard. But that isn't the case. Jesus wants you to simply rest in His infinite love and be the person He created you to be.

A friendship with Jesus is personal, not a checklist. It's a relationship where you engage, learn, and contribute—and it’s free of pressure.

• He wants you to choose Him because of love, not fear.

• He knows you're just starting, so He'll never hurry you or put pressure on you to develop faster.

• Your friendship is completely unique; it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

Ready? Let’s go!

A Simple Prayer

Your words, spoken with sincere faith, begin this journey. Say this prayer aloud with conviction to accept God's gift:

“Jesus, I believe You are God's Son. I believe You came to this world, died, and rose again for me. You are Lord of all, and I welcome You now. I accept the Holy Spirit's pledge to teach and guide me into a friendship with You. Amen.”

Those few words have started a completely new future for you. You've also gained a large new family of believers who can't wait to support you in this journey.