How to Become a Christian

What is Baptism?

Baptism is not a church creed or ordinance, but a command of Christ recorded in the New Testament (John 3:5).

Baptism as practiced in the early church, was by immersion into water (Acts 8:39). The reason for immersion is that baptism symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Christ (Romans 6:4). Just as Jesus died, was buried and was raised, the believer dies to sin, the “old” man is buried and a new person comes to life. Baptism is not a work by which we merit salvation but a mark of our obedience to Christ. Jesus commanded baptism in Matthew 28:19-20.

Who is a Christian?

A Christian, simply stated, is a member of Christ’s church.

Becoming a Christian is simple; yet living as a Christian is not. To live as a Christian is to submit to God's will, having a fear of the Lord, an understanding of His sacrifice for us, and reciprocating that love by working in His service and loving each other. The steps are outlined in the New Testament. We believe that the steps taken by Christians of the first century that resulted in their salvation will bring you salvation as well.

• The Gospel must be heard (Romans 10:17)

• You must believe (Hebrews 11:6)

• You must repent and turn away from past sins  (Acts 3:19)

• You must confess Jesus as Lord (Matthew 10:32)

• You must be baptized for the remission of your sins (Acts 2:38)

By completing these 5 steps you will be added to the Lord's church. 

Placing Membership With Our Congregation

If you feel that Huddersfield would be a great place for you to grow and serve, then we encourage you to place membership with our congregation. Just talk to one of our members or contact the Church email, facebook and IG and they will assist you.

Core Beliefs

The following are the core beliefs of the Huddersfield Church of Christ, in England, United Kingdom, based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

God

There is one eternally existing God. He is the creator of all that exists, and is worthy of all glory and praise. He is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. His name, which He revealed in the Bible is YHWH (Yahweh).

Jesus

God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived without sinning, and died on a cross for our sins. God raised him from the grave, to live again, forever, and He is the head of the church.

The Bible

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is God’s revelation of His history with mankind and His will for mankind. In the Bible, God gives us everything we need to please Him with our lives.

The Church

The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. The church is made up of God’s people who are not perfect, but whose purpose is to follow Jesus’ teachings and share his good news of grace and salvation to the world.

Mankind

Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. Our purpose in life is to glorify God. We do this by studying the Bible, changing our lives to live the way He instructs, and sharing his good news of grace and salvation to the world.

Salvation

By grace, God offers, as a free gift, eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. Those who believe the Bible and choose to submit their lives to follow Jesus as Lord, will confess their need for forgiveness as sinners and their belief in God and Jesus, His Son. They will repent, changing their lives to live according to the Word of God. They will obey the commands of Christ and the apostles, and the example of Christ, by being baptized, immersed in water, a response to God from a good conscience. And they will strive to live faithfully as long as they shall live.

Resurrection

Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, and He is returning one day to claim his own, to live with God forever. His followers, who have died, will also rise again.