Becoming a Christian

Fairview Missionary Baptist Church

520 Fairview Loop Road

Mt. Vernon, Kentucky 40456

Who is Jesus?


Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  The Bible teaches that God loves us so deeply that Jesus left Heaven to come to this earth to express God’s love for us and to save us from our sins.  In John 3:16, the Bible says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

When the Bible speaks about “eternal life” it speaks not only about the length of life, but also about the quality of life.  God wants us to experience the abundant life He intended before sin came into the Garden of Eden through Adam and Eve.

How can we know Jesus?


The obvious question is “how can we know Jesus?”  The Bible says that it’s a matter of FAITH.


F stands for FORGIVENESS. We cannot know Jesus and have a personal relationship with Him without God’s forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7a says, “In Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.”


A is for AVAILABLE. Forgiveness is available for all. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But forgiveness is not automatic. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” says Matthew 7:21a.


I is for IMPOSSIBLE. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin. James 2:13a says, “Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.” We are sinful people. Romans 3:23 tells us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”


T is for TURN. To turn means to repent. We can repent — or turn — from our sin and from ourselves. “But unless you repent, you too will all perish,” Luke 13:3b says. We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone. Romans 10:9 tells us how: “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”


H is for HEAVEN. Heaven is eternal life. Here, that means life “to the full:” “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10b).” In the hereafter, it means the promise of heaven: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am (John 14:3).”


So how can a person have God’s forgiveness, Heaven, eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.


A simple prayer can change your life!


You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don’t need fancy words–only an honest heart. You can pray something like this:


 Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin, and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.


The adventure begins!


Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:


Follow Christ’s example in baptism.


Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith. We would love for you to become a part of our church family!


Get involved in a Bible Fellowship Class.


Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray.


We’d love to hear from you — Please feel free to ask us any questions you have about becoming a Christian, or tell us about your decision to follow Jesus Christ.  Please let us know how we can serve you by sending us an e-mail.

Fairview  Missionary Baptist Church

(606) 256-3722