Salvation
Becoming a follower of Jesus
Take the first step on your journey of faith
God loves you so much, just as you are right now. There’s nothing you can do to make Him love you more or less. Because of that love, He sent His Son, Jesus, to die to pay the penalty for the sin that separates us from Him. And then He was resurrected — He came back to life as the ultimate victory over sin and death.
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts. You accept this gift by placing your faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus and choosing to live your life according to His Word. If you’ve been living apart from God and you’re ready to receive the gift of salvation and commit your life to Him, you can do that right now, wherever you are.
Decide to follow Jesus
You’re just a few simple steps away from entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Admit
Admit that you’re a sinner in need of a Savior, and ask for forgiveness of your sins.
Believe
Believe that Jesus died and rose again to pay the penalty for your sins and give you new life in Him.
Choose
Giving your life to Jesus is the first step, but discovering how to become more like Christ and growing in your faith are lifelong commitments.
If you’re ready to take this step, then pray the prayer below. There’s nothing special about these particular words, so feel free to make them your own. What’s important is that you’re acknowledging your genuine need for God, your belief in Jesus, and making a commitment to Him.
Salvation prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to you as a sinner in need of a Savior.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Today, I make Jesus the Lord of my life.
I believe He died so I could be forgiven and rose again to give me life.
I receive this new life. This is my new beginning. I am a child of God.
Amen.
Congratulations on making the best decision of your life
When you make the decision to follow Christ, you get a new beginning. You’re not just a better version of yourself; you’re new. For whatever has held you back or felt like a cycle of bondage or shame for you, there’s healing and freedom in Christ. As a follower of Jesus, you’re no longer walking through life alone. You have God’s presence with you every step of the way.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 | NIV
Sermons to help you get started
Songs to help guide you in your walk with God
Worship is an essential practice for a follower of Christ. Through it, we give glory, honor, and praise to God and connect with His presence in a tangible way. Worship can shift your perspective and transform the atmosphere wherever you are. Here are some songs to get you started.Begin your Journey of Faith
You’ve taken the first step, but don’t let it be your last step. Here’s what to do next
Commit to new life in Jesus
It’s important to get connected with a community of believers who will walk alongside you and help you strengthen your faith. Elevation Church has physical locations and an active online community that we call our eFam. You can search our locations to find one near you.
Baptism is the external declaration of our internal decision to follow Christ. It’s not the source of our salvation, but it’s an important step of obedience that we take to follow the example of Jesus and align ourselves with God’s Word. Find out why baptism is important.
Resources
Essentials Study
Learn the basics of faith and the essential practices of a believer in Christ.
eGroups
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