聖荷西華人浸信會

當你要成為基督徒，須知最重要的是信靠耶穌基督而非基於感覺或認為是正確的事情去成為基督徒。基督教的信仰是建基於個人的決志，堅定信靠耶穌基督和渴求順從祂。假若你對所信的含糊不清，你應立即透過祈禱，接受基督成為你個人救主，並向人表示你己相信耶穌成為基督徒。

As you begin your Christian life, it is important to be assured of your faith in Christ. The Christian life is not based on just doing the “right” things or feeling the “right” feelings. Christianity is based on a personal decision, a commitment of faith in Jesus Christ, and a desire to obey Him. If you are not sure about your faith, make it sure right now. Pray, and put your personal faith in Christ as your Savior, and then tell people of the decision you’ve made.

聖經是 神的話語。對每個基督徒來説經常讀經是十分重要的，透過研讀聖經我們能與 神建立密切的關係，明白祂的心意進而懂得如何為主而活。一個成長中的基督徒每天一定要有固定的時間研讀聖經，因為 神的話語是屬靈成長的主要食糧 。

The Bible is God’s Word. It is important for every Christian to read God’s Word on a regular basis. As we read the Bible, we will know God’s heart and desires, we will grow in our relationship with God, and we will also know how to live for Him. God’s Word is the essential food for spiritual growth. A growing Christian must always set aside a time to read the Bible daily.

溝通是建立任何一種關係的要素，而禱告就是我們個人與 神的溝通。對於一個在成長中的基督徒而言祈禱是非常重要的，藉著禱告我們讚美 神、認罪、感謝 神並且懇求 神成為我們生活中的引導，因此一個成長中的基督徒必須要每日恆切的祈禱。

Prayer is the act of personal communication with God. Prayer involves praising God, confessing our sins, thanking God, and asking Him to guide us and work in our lives. Just as communication is vital to every relationship, prayer is essential for a growing Christian life. A growing Christian should strive to pray daily.

基督教徒的特質在教會大家庭中最能突出，神渴望每一個基督徒都能進入到基督徒的大家庭中與祂緊密的聯結起來。神在聖經中所設立的大家庭就是指教會。每一個基督徒都應經常到教會參與聚會，在教會中我的靈命得以不斷增長，同時與其他基督徒一同經歷神的信實。

Christianity is best expressed in a community. God desires that every Christian be intimately tied to a strong Christian community. The community that Christ established in the Bible is the Church. Every Christian should attend a local church on a regular basis. It is at church where we are challenged to grow, and where we experience the walk of faith together.

作為一個基督徒，必須與其他基督徒建立起緊密的關係，透過這些主內的情誼能幫助我們在靈命成長的過程中得到鼓勵和支持，也因著我們在主內的彼此相愛、歸榮耀給 神。

As Christians, it is important to begin to build strong friendships with other Christians. It is through these friendships that we will receive encouragement, accountability, and strength for our spiritual journey to grow and honor God with our lives.

耶穌命令每一位信靠 神的基督徒都要接受浸禮。浸禮不是為救恩而設，而是為要遵從 神的命令，也是基督徒將真實的信仰透過浸禮的型式，公開承認自己是個基督徒並表明在基督裡已成新造的人。

Baptism is necessary for obedience to God, but not for salvation. Jesus commanded that every Christian should also be baptized if he/she has put their faith in God. Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward reality. It symbolizes the fact that Christ has made us a new person, and through baptism we publicly identify ourselves as a committed Christian.

神熱切的渴望我們能與別人分享在基督裡的救恩，並且讓他們知道，只要接受基督為他們的救主，他們也可得著這救恩。假若我們真正得著這救恩之樂，我們一定會殷勤的遵從 神的命令去與別人分享這福音的好消息。

God desires for us to share with others about our faith in Christ and His free gift of salvation, and to share how they too can receive Christ as Savior. If indeed we have this great joy in Christ, and we have this wonderful salvation, we must be diligent to obey God’s command to share with others the good news of the gospel.

CBCSJ offers a variety of ministries that will help every Christian grow in Christ. Please contact us for more information (408) 371-6200.