How does someone become Christian? What are the steps involved? Can someone just wake up one day and declare themselves Christian?
It is very easy because Jesus died upon the cross and rose again to set you free from your sins, but you need to fully yield yourself to Jesus Christ and be willing to let Him change you into the person He originally intended you to be. This is, of course, the right thing for all people to do, but some are too proud, selfish or greedy. You must totally yield yourself you Him. The Bible describes this as "calling out to Him" or "opening the door" or "believing upon the Lord". You can do this right now. Now is the best time. We never know if today might be our last. Christianity is a personal relationship, not a religion. Jesus literally wants to place His Spirit within you right now to comfort you and guide you unto higher and deeper understanding.
It is very simple and easy indeed. The thief on the cross is a fine example of humbly coming to Jesus...
Luke 23
39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
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But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed justly; for
we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And
he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43And
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
This man understood that he was a sinner and that there was nothing he could do to save himself. We ALL need Jesus.
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Here are some of the other verses that I referred to earlier...
Romans 10:13
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Yes, you can do that right now. Please do, dear friend.