{"id":8481,"date":"2026-06-25T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T00:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/?page_id=8481"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:14:07","slug":"whyjesus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/whyjesus\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Jesus? Explore Faith, Hope and New Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;light-text vcFadeIn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why Jesus?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-animated-text.vcex_6a3d852aee11a{text-align:center;font-style:italic;color:#fcf699;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-animated-text vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-text-xl wpex-text-1 wpex-font-semibold wpex-leading-none vcex-typed-text-wrap wpex-text-center wpex-p-10 vcex_6a3d852aee11a\"><span class=\"vcex-typed-text-inner vcex-typed-text-css wpex-inline-block wpex-max-w-100\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><span>Is there more to life?<\/span><span>Who is Jesus?<\/span><span>Can I really know God?<\/span><span>What if grace is real?<\/span><span>Could this be your fresh start?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"vcex-animated-text__placeholder vcex-ph wpex-inline-block wpex-invisible\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-typed-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-settings=\"{&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;showCursor&quot;:false,&quot;typeSpeed&quot;:40,&quot;backDelay&quot;:500,&quot;backSpeed&quot;:0,&quot;startDelay&quot;:0}\" data-strings=\"[&quot;Is there more to life?&quot;,&quot;Who is Jesus?&quot;,&quot;Can I really know God?&quot;,&quot;What if grace is real?&quot;,&quot;Could this be your fresh start?&quot;]\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1651\">Maybe you are curious about faith. Maybe you have been asking bigger questions about life, purpose, forgiveness, hope, or God. Maybe something has stirred in your heart and you are wondering if Jesus is real, and if He has anything to do with your life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1672\">We believe He does.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1904\">Christianity is not first about rules, religion, or trying to prove you are good enough for God. It is about relationship. It is about knowing the God who made you, loves you, and has made a way for you to come home through Jesus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1970\">Jesus said, \u201cI am the way and the truth and the life.\u201d John 14:6<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is Christianity really about?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2055\">At the heart of the Christian faith is Jesus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2277\">Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He came into the world, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sin, and rose again so we could be forgiven, made new, and brought into relationship with God.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2419\">That might sound like a lot to take in. That is okay. Faith often begins with a simple question, a quiet prayer, or a small step toward God.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2518\">You do not need to have everything figured out before you come to Jesus. You can come as you are.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why do we need Jesus?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2757\">Most of us know what it feels like to have something missing. We can try to fill our lives with success, money, relationships, entertainment, comfort, work, or achievement, and still feel empty underneath it all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2888\">The Bible tells us we were made for relationship with God. When we live apart from Him, something deep within us feels unsettled.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2930\">Jesus came to restore that relationship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3108\">Through Jesus, we find forgiveness for the past, hope for the future, and grace for today. He does not just improve our lives from the outside. He makes us new from the inside.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vc_custom_1782350096860 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Jesus_HopeUC_w_bible_app.pdf\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button outline align-center inline\" title=\"Download now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Download Why Jesus<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-toggle-group vcex-toggle-group--w-borders vcex-module wpex-mx-auto  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-is-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Who is Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7627\" data-end=\"7770\">Jesus is the Son of God. Christians believe He came to reveal God\u2019s love, die for our sin, rise again, and bring us into relationship with God.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"14sjw70\" data-start=\"7772\" data-end=\"7795\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-christianity\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-christianity\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is Christianity?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-christianity\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7797\" data-end=\"7979\">Christianity is faith in Jesus Christ. It is not mainly about rules or religion. It is about receiving God\u2019s grace, being forgiven, and learning to follow Jesus with your whole life.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"nxgihk\" data-start=\"7981\" data-end=\"8011\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#how-do-i-become-a-christian\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"how-do-i-become-a-christian\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">How do I become a Christian?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"how-do-i-become-a-christian\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p>You become a Christian by putting your faith in Jesus, turning from sin, receiving His forgiveness, and choosing to follow Him. You can begin with a simple prayer asking Jesus to forgive you and lead your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Do I need to be perfect before I come to Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8276\" data-end=\"8416\">No. Jesus does not ask you to clean yourself up before coming to Him. He invites you to come as you are, and then He begins to make you new.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1hb4bxm\" data-start=\"8418\" data-end=\"8458\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-happens-after-i-say-yes-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-happens-after-i-say-yes-to-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What happens after I say yes to Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-happens-after-i-say-yes-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p>You begin a new life with God. Helpful next steps include telling someone, reading the Bible, praying, being baptised, receiving the Holy Spirit, joining a church family, and learning to follow Jesus day by day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#where-should-i-start-reading-the-bible\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"where-should-i-start-reading-the-bible\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Where should I start reading the Bible?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"where-should-i-start-reading-the-bible\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p>A great place to start is the Gospel of John. It introduces you to Jesus, His words, His miracles, His death, and His resurrection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-baptism\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-baptism\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is baptism?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-baptism\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8869\" data-end=\"9019\">Baptism is a public declaration that you have decided to follow Jesus. It symbolises your old life being buried and your new life beginning in Christ.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"pkkyzh\" data-start=\"9021\" data-end=\"9037\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-alpha\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-alpha\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is Alpha?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-alpha\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p>Alpha is a welcoming space to explore life, faith and Jesus. It is designed for questions, conversation and people who are curious about Christianity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-css-wrapper vc_custom_1782351179965\"><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-image-grid grid-style-default wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"id-8495 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/service-times\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Visit-HopeUC.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Find a HopeUC Campus\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Visit-HopeUC.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Visit-HopeUC-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Visit-HopeUC-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Visit-HopeUC-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Find a HopeUC Campus<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8496 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/discipleship\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Weekly Discipleship\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Weekly Discipleship<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8497 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-3\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/our-story\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"About HopeUC\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">About HopeUC<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8498 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-4\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/im-new\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Plan your Visit<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;60&#8243; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;light-text vcFadeIn&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Who is Jesus?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3348\">Jesus is more than a good teacher or a religious figure. He claimed to be the Son of God. He forgave sins. He healed the sick. He welcomed the broken. He challenged the proud. He gave His life on the cross and rose again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3425\">His life, death and resurrection are the foundation of the Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3677\">The good news is that Jesus did not come for perfect people. He came for people who need grace. He came for the weary, the searching, the guilty, the ashamed, the proud, the broken, the lonely, the religious, the irreligious, and everyone in between.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3695\">He came for you.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Why did Jesus die?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3746\">Jesus died because of love.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3928\">The Bible teaches that sin separates us from God. Sin is not just a list of bad behaviours. It is the condition of the human heart that turns away from God and chooses its own way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"4101\">On the cross, Jesus took the weight of our sin upon Himself. He carried what we could not carry, paid what we could not pay, and made a way for us to be forgiven and free.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4141\">Because of Jesus, you can be forgiven.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4195\">Because of Jesus, shame does not get the final word.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4236\">Because of Jesus, death is not the end.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4287\">Because of Jesus, you can have new life with God.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;light-text vcFadeIn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">What does Jesus offer?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-animated-text.vcex_6a3d852b068ee{text-align:start;font-style:italic;color:#fcf699;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-animated-text vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-text-xl wpex-text-1 wpex-font-semibold wpex-leading-none vcex-typed-text-wrap wpex-text-left wpex-p-10 vcex_6a3d852b068ee\"><span class=\"vcex-typed-text-inner vcex-typed-text-css wpex-inline-block wpex-max-w-100\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><span>Forgiveness<\/span><span>Freedom<\/span><span>New life<\/span><span>Relationship<\/span><span>Purpose<\/span><\/span><span class=\"vcex-animated-text__placeholder vcex-ph wpex-inline-block wpex-invisible\"><\/span><span class=\"vcex-typed-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-settings=\"{&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;showCursor&quot;:false,&quot;typeSpeed&quot;:40,&quot;backDelay&quot;:500,&quot;backSpeed&quot;:0,&quot;startDelay&quot;:0}\" data-strings=\"[&quot;Forgiveness&quot;,&quot;Freedom&quot;,&quot;New life&quot;,&quot;Relationship&quot;,&quot;Purpose&quot;]\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4463\">Jesus offers forgiveness. You do not need to pretend you have it all together. You can bring your whole life to Him, including the parts you regret.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4547\">Jesus offers freedom. He breaks the power of sin, shame, fear and spiritual death.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4686\">Jesus offers new life. Following Him is not just about believing something in your head. It is about becoming a new creation through Him.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4840\">Jesus offers relationship with God. You can know God as Father, walk with Him daily, hear His voice through Scripture, and be helped by the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4982\">Jesus offers purpose. Your life is not random. You were created by God, loved by God, and called to live for something bigger than yourself.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;light-text vcFadeIn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">How do I begin a relationship with Jesus?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5135\">You can begin right where you are. You do not need perfect words. You simply turn toward Jesus with faith.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5166\">A simple way to pray is this:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5433\"><strong>Lord Jesus, I need You.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5194\" \/><strong>I am sorry for the ways I have turned from You and lived my own way.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5265\" \/><strong>Thank You for dying on the cross for me and rising again.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5325\" \/><strong>Please forgive me, make me new, and come into my life by Your Holy Spirit.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5402\" \/><strong>I choose to follow You.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5425\" data-end=\"5428\" \/><strong>Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5550\">If you prayed that prayer, or even if you are not sure but want to talk to someone, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5550\">Want to take more time with this? <a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Jesus_HopeUC_w_bible_app.pdf\">Download the Why Jesus booklet<\/a> and explore the life, death and resurrection of Jesus at your own pace.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vc_custom_1782350096860 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Jesus_HopeUC_w_bible_app.pdf\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button outline align-center inline\" title=\"Download now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Download Why Jesus<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">I said yes to Jesus. What now?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Saying yes to Jesus is the beginning of a brand new life. You do not have to work it all out on your own, and you do not have to walk it out alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Here are three simple next steps.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Join Discipleship<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A practical space to help you grow in your faith, understand the Bible, and build strong foundations as you follow Jesus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/discipleship\/\">Join Discipleship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Find a Campus Near You<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Church is a family where you can worship, grow, ask questions, build friendships, and keep taking steps toward Jesus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/service-times\/\">Find a Campus Near You<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Download the Next Steps Booklet<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A simple guide to help you keep growing in your new life with Jesus.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HopeUC_Next_Steps_A5_booklet_single_pages.pdf\">Download the Next Steps Booklet<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vc_custom_1782350187885 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HopeUC_Next_Steps_A5_booklet_single_pages.pdf\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button outline align-center inline\" title=\"Download now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Download Next Steps<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-image-grid-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-css-wrapper vc_custom_1782351179965\"><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-image-grid grid-style-default wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"id-8495 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  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\/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Find a HopeUC Campus<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8496 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/discipleship\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Weekly Discipleship\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Church-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Weekly Discipleship<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8497 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-3\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/our-story\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"About HopeUC\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lead-Pastors-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">About HopeUC<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-8498 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_4 col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp col-4\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover fade-out wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/im-new\/\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome.png\" class=\"wpex-aspect-1-1 wpex-object-fill wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome.png 900w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/hopeuc.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Welcome-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-title wpex-mb-10 wpex-clr\"><h5 class=\"entry-title\">Plan your Visit<\/h5><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-toggle-group vcex-toggle-group--w-borders vcex-module wpex-mx-auto  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-is-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Who is Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7627\" data-end=\"7770\">Jesus is the Son of God. Christians believe He came to reveal God\u2019s love, die for our sin, rise again, and bring us into relationship with God.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"14sjw70\" data-start=\"7772\" data-end=\"7795\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-is-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Who is Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"who-is-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7627\" data-end=\"7770\">Jesus is the Son of God. Christians believe He came to reveal God\u2019s love, die for our sin, rise again, and bring us into relationship with God.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"14sjw70\" data-start=\"7772\" data-end=\"7795\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-christianity\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-christianity\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is Christianity?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-christianity\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7797\" data-end=\"7979\">Christianity is faith in Jesus Christ. It is not mainly about rules or religion. 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You can begin with a simple prayer asking Jesus to forgive you and lead your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Do I need to be perfect before I come to Jesus?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"do-i-need-to-be-perfect-before-i-come-to-jesus\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8276\" data-end=\"8416\">No. Jesus does not ask you to clean yourself up before coming to Him. 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It introduces you to Jesus, His words, His miracles, His death, and His resurrection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-baptism\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-baptism\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is baptism?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-baptism\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8869\" data-end=\"9019\">Baptism is a public declaration that you have decided to follow Jesus. 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