Beginning Your New Life as a Christian

In becoming a Christian, you have just made the most important decision you’ll ever make. As you begin this new life with Christ, no doubt you have many questions. And it’s likely that you’re not exactly sure what to do next!

These thirty pages were prepared by those who have been where you are now. We understand what you’re experiencing and we want to help guide you through your first month as a Christian. Within these pages you’ll find helpful information on a variety of subjects relevant to the needs of the newborn believer.

What happened to me?

Since God does not require us to be theologians before we can become Christians, you may not fully comprehend what has happened in your life. Before you came to the Lord, your were a sinner. A sentence of death hung over your head. If you had died in that state, you would have ended in Hell, the eternal abode of the wicked. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came into this world, lived as a man, and then took your sins upon Himself and died in your place on the Cross. Through this sacrifice and His subsequent resurrection from the dead, the promise of eternal life was made available to you.

To accept this offer, you had to surrender your life to Christ. When you turned you back on the sins of the past, Christ rewarded your sorrow for such actions with complete forgiveness. A radical change took place in your nature. Now the desires for the sinful pleasures of this world are gone and in their place is a hunger for more of God.

So where do I go from here?

God is eager to lead you deeper and to satisfy your hunger for spiritual things. As you follow Him, you will soon discover that being a committed Christian is to live the most fulfilling life possible.

It is vital that you communicate with God on a regular basis. This will include establishing daily quiet times where you can be alone with Him. Plan to start and end each day by talking to God and letting Him talk to you.

Why are these quiet times, or devotions, so critical? If you have a close friend, it’s because you make an effort to stay in touch with one another. You know that if you don’t, in time you’ll drift apart. The same goes for your relationship with Jesus Christ. And since you eternal destiny hinges on your connection to Him, you need to make sure you never drift away from Him. Almost without exception, those who have turned back to the world will point first to having let their devotional life wane and die. So establish a consistent pattern of daily devotions right away!

How do I go about doing this?

First of all, if you don’t have a Bible, you need to obtain one as soon as possible. We recommend a Bible with a concordance. The Bible is the Word of God and it will form a critical part of your spiritual nourishment. You will find the following thirty pages useful as a basis for your first month’s quiet times. Look up the verses given and prayerfully read them, asking God to help you understand His message for you. When you finish, get down on your knees and pray. God is deeply interested in everything that concerns you, so open up to Him daily and communicate freely with Him.

As you work your way through these pages, you will cover a lot of ground. Take time to meditate on the subjects addressed. If you have further questions on a particular subject, ask your minister, another Christian, or contact us and we will do whatever we can to help you.

If you use these pages during your morning devotions, you may want to begin reading the New Testament for your evening quiet times. Follow your reading with prayer and praise to God for having been with you during the day. You will come to deeply treasure these special times with the Lord.

In the months to come, use the admonitions in this booklet to occasionally check up on yourself. Then as you determine to stay close to Christ, He will keep you until the day He calls you home!