How to Lead Your Child To Christ
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Parenting in the 21st century is tough.
Between the constant needs of your kids, the demands and expectations of the world, and the physical needs of your own body, the weight of parenting can be a large weight to carry. And most heavy is the burden of leading your children to Christ. If you feel lost or discouraged on how to lead your child to Christ, you are not alone. Here are 5 ways you can start the lifelong process of discipleship with your children.
Teach Your Kids the Gospel
The very foundation of any relationship with Jesus, including your child’s, is a solid knowledge of the Gospel. This doesn’t just mean that you teach your kids the crucifixion and resurrection story (although that’s important). A full understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ means knowing why He came and why we need Him.
We always encourage starting with Scripture when teaching kids the Gospel. Help your children unpack these different passages to understand the beauty of the Gospel. Children who have a deep and growing understanding of the Gospel will begin to live it out in their lives.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16, NIV
John 3:16 has long been the passage of scripture that is used to talk about the Gospel. It is short and easy to memorize so it is the perfect place to start when talking about the Gospel with your children.
Romans 3:23-24
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” – Romans 3:23-24, NIV
The book of Romans is full of Scripture about the Gospel, and lays out a full picture of the Gospel for all believers. Romans can be a bit heady, so read it with your children to help them understand.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23, NIV
If you want some additional Scripture for teaching your kids the Gospel, the Romans Road is always a great place to start!
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Encourage Ongoing Conversations
Questions and doubts aren’t something that you should hide away or fear in your child. Any questions that they have are an opportunity to have a conversation with them. As a parent, you would rather your child talk to you about their questions than turn to other places, like friends at school or the internet.
You are the best person to have ongoing conversations with your child, regardless of the topic.
Maybe your kids have questions about the Bible, or questions about cultural topics. Take advantage of these questions and use these conversations as discipleship opportunities. As you open yourself up to these ongoing conversations, you build trust with your child. It’s okay if you don’t have the answers to all their questions. Use this precious time as a chance to ask questions and learn together. Remember, faith isn’t a destination but a journey. Join the journey with your child.
Demonstrate Your Own Faith
Studies have continuously shown that the first and primary teachers of children are their parents. You have an opportunity to demonstrate your own faith to your children and teach them what a real life relationship with Jesus looks like.
If your faith is on display to your kids, they will learn by example.
When you invite your kids into your own faith, they are much more likely to take the faith as their own. Maybe this looks like having family Bible study. Maybe this looks like serving as a family at your church. Maybe this means apologizing to your kids when you mess up and asking for their forgiveness. Don’t miss out on this simple opportunity to invite your family into your faith. Like Proverbs 22:6 says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
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Immerse them in Believing Community
According to The Fuller Youth Institute, young people are more likely to grow in the faith when they have a team of at least five Christian adults investing in their lives. This 5:1 ratio is key to encouraging kids to have a life-long relationship with Jesus. These adults could be anyone: family friends, teachers, pastors, youth group leaders, etc.
And beyond just Christian adults invested in your child’s life, it is important to surround yourself and your kids in believing community. Get involved with your church or other community of Christians.
They say that raising a child takes a village. Make sure that the village helping you raise your children is one that cares about their relationship with Jesus as much as you do.
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Pray
Prayer might seem like an obvious answer on how to raise your children in Christ, but never underestimate the power of prayer. No matter how hard you try, your child’s heart and soul lie with God. You will never be able to bring your kids to know and love Jesus without His help.
Pray with your community, with your spouse, and most importantly, pray with your child.
Be encouraged that when we pray, God is faithful to answer our prayers. No one cares about the heart of your child more than Him.
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