What does it mean to "Follow Jesus"?
Following Jesus is about deciding to go a different direction. We turn away from sin, and turn towards following Jesus as our Lord and Savior. The biblical word for this is repentance (Matthew 4:17). We recognize that we have sinned (Romans 3:23), and we confess our need for forgiveness (1 John 1:9). When we hear the Gospel and believe in our hearts, we are saved by grace (Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-9). When we decide to follow Jesus, we receive a new identity as children of God (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
ACTION STEP: Believe and be baptized
Confess your sins to God in prayer
Trust in Jesus' death and resurrection
Commit to obeying Jesus' teachings
Be baptized as a celebration of your new identity
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