FOLLOW JESUS

You probably have an opinion about Jesus. Maybe you think He’s a great teacher or a prophet. Maybe you think He didn’t exist at all. Whatever you believe, we can probably agree that Jesus changed things.

We all have to take a first step at some point in our lives. We all do something new. New relationship. New job. New smartphone. New house. New car.

Following Jesus also starts with taking a first step. We are all invited to begin learning and discovering more about Jesus. We want New Life Church to be a safe place for you to take some first steps towards faith and to encourage you along your journey as you grow in faith.

When Jesus came to earth, the thing he asked people to do was, “Follow me.” it was a step by step journey of discovery for the first followers and it’s the same for us today.

HE CAN CHANGE YOU TOO

We believe He wants to change you too, and that he’s cleared the way back to God for you. Jesus himself said:

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.” (John 14:6)

Trusting Jesus as the way to God is not an exclusive path to God, it’s completely inclusive. No matter who you are, what you’ve done, no matter where you were born or the colour of your skin, Jesus is the way for you to have a relationship with God. Everybody’s invited. Everybody’s included. Everybody’s important.

If you think you’re an exception to the rule, you’re wrong. Jesus loves you. Yes…you.

So how do you actually become a Christian?

You just have to take a few simple steps. Look at what the scriptures say: If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,‘ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ROMANS 10:9 That’s it. Confess with your mouth. Believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord...that God raised him from the dead, and your sins are forgiven and your relationship with God is begun. Do that, and you’re a Christian.

But you’re probably thinking, “Don’t I have to be a better person first?”

No, you don’t. You don’t change in order to gain God’s love, you change because you’ve experienced his love. When you trust Jesus as your Saviour, you walk into the fullness of God’s love. Gradually, over time, God’s love changes you as you follow Jesus. You change because you’re loved, not in order to be loved. Through His death on the cross, and then coming back from the dead, Jesus took all of your wrong and gave you all of His right. If you believe that and commit to following Him, your life will never be the same. It’s as simple as repenting of your sin, declaring you want to follow Jesus, and believing He is who He says He is. Believing in Jesus is the first step on the greatest journey of your life. You haven’t finished the race —you’ve just gotten started. Have you trusted Jesus with your life? If so, let us know!

How do I find out more? Try Alpha?

If you’ve got questions, you’re not the only one. Alpha is a chance to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Click here to find out more about our Alpha Course.

Have you trusted Jesus with your life? If so, let us know! Contact us: hello@nlcletchworth.org

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