Why is receiving Christ important for Christians?

Receiving Christ is of utmost importance for Christians because it establishes our only means of having a relationship with God. This act of receiving Him is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment but a genuine acceptance and reliance on Christ for forgiveness and salvation. As we are all sinners, the only way we can stand before a holy God is through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and earned our acceptance. When we receive Him, we confirm our faith in His finished work, which is essential for eternal life.