Christianity is not about religion—it's about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Understanding the fundamental difference
Religion is about what people do. It's based on the human premise that we can do something to earn God's acceptance through our own efforts, good works, and religious activities.
Christianity is about what Jesus has done. It's about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ based on His finalized work of salvation on the cross.
Growing closer to Jesus through daily practices
After you have become a Christian, in order to have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus, you must put Him first in every circumstance and make Him central in your life.
Your relationship will strengthen as you get to know Jesus by spending time reading the Bible, praying, listening to the words in Christian music, and spending time alone with Him just thinking about His love for you, His words, and His teachings that are in the New Testament of the Bible.
Study the Bible by reading it diligently every day, pray and ask forgiveness for your sins on a regular basis. The Resources page of this website will give you some tools to help you make your Christian faith a central part of your life.
If you make the time you spend with God a daily occurrence and a key part of your lifestyle, you will be amazed at how He will begin to reveal Himself to you, speaking to your heart and mind.
You will begin to notice things that you have not noticed before. Your interests will change, you will want to associate with the things of God, and you will have a sense of peace knowing that He is there with you at all times.
Knowing God and His truth through a relationship with Christ will change the way you view the world, other people, and your own circumstances.
Practical ways to grow closer to Jesus daily
Read God's Word diligently every day to know Jesus better and understand His teachings, especially in the New Testament.
Communicate with God regularly, asking for forgiveness, expressing gratitude, and seeking His guidance in your life.
Listen to Christian music and engage in worship to connect with God's heart and reinforce biblical truths.
Spend time alone with Jesus, thinking about His love for you, meditating on His words and teachings.
Put Jesus first in every circumstance and decision, making Him the central focus of your daily life.
Connect with other believers for fellowship, encouragement, and mutual growth in faith.
Witnessing the power of relationship with Christ
"The developers of this site have seen dramatic changes in their own lives and the lives of other people once a person becomes a believer and comes to know Jesus in a personal way through a personal relationship with Him."
Now that you understand the difference between religion and relationship, discover what it means to live in obedience to God out of love for Christ.
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