Where Do I
Start?
Are you curious about what it means to be a Christian? Or perhaps you have decided to make Jesus your Lord and Savior and you don't know what is next. Whatever the reason, you were brought here! Hallelujah! If you would like to talk with someone, please reach out using the form below.
Wai'oli Hui`ia Church in Hanalei would like to welcome you! Welcome your curiosity and hunger to seek out the truth. We know how overwhelming it can be to learn about Christianity, who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him, Waiʻoliʻs church family is here to help.
Who Is Jesus?
The best place to learn about who Jesus is would be in the Bible. The New Testament starts with the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each book was written to share the events of Jesus' life and ministry. Although each is insightful and holds their own discoveries, it is suggested that the book of John be the starting point for those reading the Bible for the first time.
The Bible claims that Jesus, Son of God, lived a perfect life on earth so that He could sacrifice Himself on the cross to take the punishment we humans deserve.
Why Church?
Going to church, being part of a church, and knowing why you go to church is important!
-It's a place where you can learn about God and grow in faith
-It's a place where you can serve God as part of His body
-It's a place of belonging where you can interact with other followers of Jesus.
"from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love."
-Ephesians 4:16
Become a Christian
What does it mean to become a Christian? First, it is admitting that we, as humans, naturally act against Godʻs law. We sin by: thinking wrong thoughts, hurting others with words or actions, and not loving as we should. This is why God sent His son, Jesus, to earth. Jesus lived a perfect life, becoming the perfect, unblemished, sacrifice for our wrongs. God accepted Jesusʻ offering of himself when he died on the cross. This means that Jesus took our punishment on Himself so that we can be clean from our wrongdoing. Praise God! He has made a way for us to become a new creation, to be close to Himself, and live in Heaven with Him for eternity.
This is what the Bible says:
"All have sinned" Romans 3:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your hear that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved."
Romans 10:9
"For whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Romans 10:13