Why is it important to become a follower of Jesus?

To become a Christian means to become a follower of Jesus. The Bible says that Jesus is the way to salvation.

Jesus' followers are sometimes called disciples. This is a person who spends time learning from a mentor, a master trainer, how to live life with skill, purpose, and meaning. The follower hopes to become like his or her mentor by not only knowing the teachings, but also living the same kind of life. Jesus told his disciples that was His goal in training them! In fact, they were to go train others! Seeing Jesus come alive in His first followers became the goal of the people Jesus personally trained and sent out to do His work!