Becoming a Christian
Learn what the Bible says about becoming a Christian
These two series of lessons will guide you through a study at your own pace. Use your own Bible as you study or use an online Bible. The first of these series is a five lesson study by Truth for Today with both interactive studies and lessons that you can print and complete at home at your own pace. The second series is the Search for Truth online interactive study that is hosted on another website.
World Bible School is a more structured online study, and it provides study helpers by postal mail or email. For an in-person study, be sure to contact us. We are happy to help you!
If you are already a Christian and would like some practical help in your walk with God, please see our study below designed just for you.
If you are already a Christian and would like some practical help in your walk with God, please see our study below designed just for you.
If you would like to have someone help you by email with your Bible study, request a helper below.
Truth for Today Series
These five concise lessons based on the series by Mike Knappier are now available in an interactive format, providing an online Bible, scripture narration, and knowledge check questions. If you prefer, you can also download the PDF version of the lessons and print them out on paper. The interactive studies are best viewed on a computer using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, with your browser scaled to 80%. Use Ctrl + Minus (-) to decrease your browser scale and Ctrl + Plus (+) to increase the scale.
Lesson 1 - The Beginning
What happened in the beginning? The reliability of the Bible. Who is God, and who is Jesus? Where are prophecies about Jesus and their fulfillment?
Download the two-page PDF file for printing, or start the interactive study using the button below.
Lesson 2 - The Problem
What is our greatest problem? How did sin come into the world? What is sin? Who is responsible? Do I inherit sin? Will there be a Judgment Day?
Download the two-page file for printing, or start the interactive study using the button below.
Lesson 3 - The Blessing
What did God promise Abraham, and how does that affect us? What was the problem with the old covenant? What covenant are we under now? Which covenant is better and why?
Download the two-page file for printing, or start the interactive study using the button below.
Lesson 4 - The Gospel
Why did Jesus stay on the cross? What is the gospel? How do I obey the gospel? What does it mean to me in my relationship with God? What is godly sorrow?
Download the two-page file for printing, or start the interactive study using the button below.
Lesson 5 - The Church
Who is the head of the church? What is the church of the New Testament like? How do I become a member of the church? Who is in the church?
Download the two-page file for printing, or start the interactive study using the button below.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
The crucifixion of Jesus is central to the message of the gospel. We have developed a video regarding Jesus' death, using scripture, images, and information from BiblePlaces.com, Logos Bible Software, the Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology, the Mayo Clinic Health System, and other sources. This video is under 14 minutes in length.
SPECIAL NOTE: The crucifixion of Jesus was an event that involved torture and death. While this video is not gratuitously graphic, it does accurately depict what happened to Jesus on the cross. Viewer discretion is advised.
Understanding Baptism
As you study about becoming a Christian, baptism is an important topic. We have several resources available for you to understand baptism, including examples in the New Testament, what the Bible teaches about baptism, and how baptism relates directly to the gospel message.
Search for Truth Series
Click the button below to go to the Search for Truth Series of lessons. Then select lessons SFT1 through SFT16 in order as you study.