How can I become a child of God?

Becoming a Child of God by Faith in Jesus Christ

How can I become a child of God? We're going to answer that question. Becoming a child of God requires faith in Jesus Christ. To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

I tell you the truth. No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. The first time a person is born, he inherits the sin nature that stems from Adam's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. No one has to teach a child how to sin.

The Human Condition Under Sin and Wrath

He naturally follows his own wrong desires. Thus, he is a child of disobedience and wrath, and as such, deserves to be separated from God in hell. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.

It is by grace you have been saved. How are we made a child of God? We must receive Jesus by faith. So, what must we believe about Jesus? First, the child of God recognizes that Jesus is the Son of God, who became man.

Christ's Incarnation, Atonement, and Resurrection

Born of a virgin through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus did not inherit Adam's sin nature, and his perfect obedience brings a blessing. We must turn from sin and seek forgiveness in Christ. Second, the child of God has faith in Jesus as Savior.

God's plan was having the cross pay our sin debt. Christ's death frees those who receive him from the penalty and power of sin. His resurrection justifies us. Finally, the child of God follows Jesus as Lord.

Jesus leads all who receive him. He will judge all who reject him. By God's grace, we are born again to new life as God's child. Only those who receive Jesus become children of God. Just as we had no part in our natural birth, we cannot cause ourselves to be born into God's family by doing good deeds or conjuring up faith of our own.

The Father’s Love, New Birth, and Christlike Character

God is the one who gave the right to become a child of God. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God. A child grows up to look like his parents. Similarly, God wants his children to become more and more like Jesus Christ.

Although only in heaven will we be perfect, a child of God will not habitually, unrepentantly sin. Jesus spoke to the unrepentant, you belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire.

The child of God, on the other hand, no longer craves the gratification of sin, but desires to know, love, and glorify his or her father. The rewards of being a child of God are immeasurable. As God's child, we are part of his family, promised a home in heaven, and given the right to approach God in prayer.

Repentance, Faith, and Next Steps

Respond to God's call to repent of sin and believe in Christ. Become a child of God today. If this helped you make a decision for Christ today, we'd love to know. Please click the link below and we'll help you with your next steps as a believer.

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