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Originally Posted by Hansmoleman";p="
If you are interested in becoming a Christan, I would highly recommend that you do not follow the guidelines of any organized religious group. Any group that wants to teach you their doctrine is only giving you their personal opinion on what the Bible says. I would recommend that you first study out the Bible in debt, and if you have questions to read books written by independent scholars. I think that the teachings of Christ are some of the greatest ever written, and can help anyone who wants to learn from them. So good luck in your quest for spiritual fulfillment. I can tell you from personal experience that becoming a Christian is a worthwhile decision. But always be aware of organized religion, especially ones with highly structured hierarchies.
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Good points, Hansmoleman
Believing is the the first step, which it sounds as if you do. Second and most important is excepting Christ as your personal Savior. This is a simple process asking Christ to come into your heart. Acknowledge to God that you, like everyone else, are a sinner and are not worthy of His Kingdom. Ask God to forgive you of your sins and guide you on you path to Salvation. It really is that simple. The rest will come as all of us Christians study The Word and our Relationship with Christ grows. Just start with the most important first two steps and hang on for the Awesome Ride.
I too am not big on denominational congregations. I grew up in a Southern Baptist Church with many great Christians and many that were/are more into the Baptist Doctrine than the Word of God. As I say quite abit.... Never put the church before "THE CHURCH"! Currently, I attend an Independent Christian Church, which is very similar to the Church of Christ. That to me is not that important, but I think that Christian Fellowship is very important.
One more thing..... Always remember....
Jesus did not come to make the Bad Good.
Jesus came so that the dead can LIVE.
God Bless ya....and I am gonna pray for ya.
Ken