Deciding to become a child of God is the most important decision you will make.

Do you know how much God loves you?
God loves us so much He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for you and me.

“For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Do you know why Jesus had to die on the cross?
Because you and I sin. Everyone has sinned. Sin is…
• Disobeying God
• Disobeying parents and teachers
• Telling lies
• Being unkind

“For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

Do you know what sin does?
Sin keeps you from God.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23

Do you know how to know God?
Through Jesus we can know God. Jesus …
• Is God’s only Son
• Lived a perfect life
• Died on the cross
• Can forgive your sins if you ask Him
• Is the only way to God

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Becoming a Christian is as simple as A B C...

Admit that you are a sinner.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

Believe that Jesus died for your sin.
“…if you confess with you mouth "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

Choose to accept Jesus as your Savior.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
If you prayed - Jesus will come into your life, your sins are forgiven and you are a Child of God!

What's Next?

Baptism

Baptism is:
• An act of obedience
• Telling others the decision you have made in accepting Jesus as your Savior
• A picture of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus
“…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20

Read the Bible
“Your word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against you” Psalm 119:11

Pray
“Call to me and I will answer you.” Jeremiah 33:3

Tell others about Jesus
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Go to church
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another.” Hebrews 10:25
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14:15

Are you interested in getting your baby dedicated at Hope Church?
Are you interested in your child being baptized?