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What is a Christian?
l e t  u s  s t a r t  o f f  b y  d e f i n i n g  w h a t  c h r i s t i a n i t y  i s  n o t:

It is not - doing good works, although important does not qualify
It is not - being religious, many people fall into this trap
It is not - being a nice caring person, again helpful, but missing the point
It is not - that I have not done anything really bad, so I must qualify

But it is - recognizing that we have all got it wrong, doing things from a selfish viewpoint, and believing that the only way we can get right with God, and be sure of our place in Heaven, is by asking Jesus into our life. For God sent Jesus into this world as a life line for our salvation.

Now let's look at the difference between Religion and Christianity!
Religion is Man seeking God,
Christianity is God seeking man

There is a little known phrase in Christian circles "That God so loved the world, that he didn't send a committee!" He just sent one man called Jesus, his only son. We can try all we like to be good, to uphold certain values, to even follow religious duties, but these are all worthless. We need to recognize that if God made the world, gave us a free will to enjoy it, saw that we had messed it up, gave us a way out, we need to take it.

Therefore, there is "only one way" out of this, and that is to recognize that we have got it wrong. We have sinned in our thoughts, words and deeds, and need to turn away from the world's trap of the anything goes attitude, as long as it does not hurt anybody. However, it does hurt God because he loves you very much. He sent his only son to rescue you, to heal you, to restore you, to give you a new start, to be part of his family, to bless you on this earth, and to give you eternal life.

What more can you ask for?

If you turn away from your sins, and ask Jesus into your life, he will not only guide you, help you, be your closest friend, but he will also set you free from any hurts, pains, fears, doubts or bondage that may be holding you, at this present time.

Please remember that there is nothing that God cannot forgive. If this statement or any other points we have discussed raises more questions than answers in your mind, please click here on "Questions of Faith" and you will get a personal confidential answer, e-mailed back to you.

If you really want to move forward, feel there is something missing in your life and want to change, then you have four choices.

e-mail us at (  jesus@theway.co.uk  )
with your name and address, and we will send you, free of charge an easy to
read and humours introduction to the Christian faith called "It makes sense".
 Click on (  Prayer Area  )
and we will pray for you, and help you by e-mail
You can phone us on 01737-852200
and we put you in touch with someone in your area, who can listen to you,
pray with you, and help you take the next step.
 You can go to (  www.onlyoneway.com  )
which will take you through the steps you have to take become a Christian.

Make sure that this day, is the start of the rest of your new life with God.
He has a plan for your life, but he can`t tell you what it is unless you start a relationship with him, and start listening! If you want some biblical back up to this, then (  click here  ) for " Does God really have a plan for my life? "

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