Discover What It Means to Follow Jesus
Now What?
Whether you’re learning about salvation for the first time, considering baptism, or wondering what it means to become part of our church family, we’re here to help. The decision to follow Jesus is the most important step we can take. Explore the Gospel, learn more about baptism and church membership, and discover the next step God may be leading you to take.
Please get in touch with us, as we are excited to hear how God is moving in your life. We are happy to pray with you and for you, and walk with you through the Christian life.
PLAN OF SALVATION
The Bible tells us that every person has a need for salvation, and God has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. The Romans Road walks through several passages in the book of Romans that explain our need for a Savior, God’s love for us, and how we can respond in faith.
“THE ROMANS ROAD”
1. WE ALL HAVE A SIN PROBLEM
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
Sin separates us from God. No one is perfect and none of us can earn our way to God through our own goodness.
2.SIN LEADS TO DEATH
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Our sin has a consequence, but God offers us something that we can never earn: the gift of eternal life in heaven through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
3.GOD LOVES YOU
“But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
God didn’t wait for us to become worthy of His love. He demonstrated His love by sending Jesus to die for our sins. You are never too far gone for God’s love to reach you.
4. JESUS IS THE WAY OF SALVATION
“If you declare with your mouth “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ- believing in Him, trusting His death and resurrection and confessing Him as Lord.
5. CALL ON JESUS
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13
Salvation is God’s gift, available to everyone who calls upon Him in faith. If you are ready to follow Jesus or simply have questions about what that means, we would love to talk with you.
BAPTISM
The Gospel calls us not only to believe in Jesus, but to follow Him. If you have placed your faith in Christ, baptism is one of the first steps of obedience that He calls us to take.
FIRST STEP OF OBEDIENCE
Baptism is a public expression of your faith in Jesus Christ. Through baptism, we identify with His death, burial and resurrection and proclaim that we belong to Him. Baptism does not save us - salvation comes through faith in Jesus - but it is a meaningful act of obedience for those who have trust in Christ.
If you have questions about baptism, are ready to take this step, or simply want to learn more about what baptism means, we’d love to walk alongside you in this.
FIND YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
Following Jesus is not something we were meant to do alone. As believers, we are called to grow together, encourage one another, worship together and serve the church as part of the body of Christ.
If you have trusted in Jesus and been baptized, church membership is an opportunity to commit to a local church family and join us in living out our faith together.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Church membership is more than having your name on a list. It is a commitment to be part of a local body of believers - to worship, grow, serve and encourage one another as we follow Christ.
If you are considering making First Baptist Church Buda your church home, we’d love to help you learn more about who we are, what we believe and what it means to become a member.