Church Membership & Becoming a Christian

MEMBERSHIP AT FBC

Church membership is an important step of faith in the life of every believer. If you're not yet a member of FBC Meridian, keep an eye out for one of our upcoming Discover FBC classes. It's a time to meet our staff, have all your questions answered, and join the church. Here's some important info you should know:
There are 2 main requirements to become part of the FBC Meridian family:

• That you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life
• That you have been baptized by immersion after conversion

Have questions about joining the FBC Meridian family or attending a Discover FBC class? CLICK HERE

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN

HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR:

• Admit the fact that you are a sinner. "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
• Believe that Christ died on the cross for you. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23
• Commit your life to Christ through faith. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
• Determine to live your life in obedience to Christ. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Express to God your decision through prayer. Here is an example of such a prayer. However, we encourage you to talk to the Lord in your own words!
  "Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I ask that You forgive me of my sins, come into my heart, and make me the kind of person You want me to be. I am now trusting You as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen."
• Follow your decision with Believer's Baptism*. "Therefore, we were buried with Him by baptism in death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4
  *Baptism occurs following an individual's commitment to Christ and is a person's way of being obedient to God. It is a public (outward) demonstration of a personal (inward) commitment that has already been made to Christ.

If you have any questions about accepting Christ as your Savior or about Believer's Baptism, please CLICK HERE.