Are you a new Christian or thinking about becoming a Christian? In this section you will find resources about how to become a Christian, living the Christian life, and tools for building and remaining strong in your faith.
Why Become a Christian?
With so many leaving the faith, you might be wondering, why become a Christian? It's been 27 years since I gave my life to Christ, and I can tell you, the Christian life is not an easy, 'feel good' road. It doesn't come with a benefits package guaranteed to fix all of your problems, at least not this side of heaven. But I wouldn't trade it now for any other path. The benefits far outweigh the challenges. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.
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- 3) Basics to Selecting a Bible
- 4) Basics to Bible Study
- 5) Basics to Developing A Devotional Plan
- 6) Basics to Finding A Church
- 7) Basics to Prayer
- 8) Basics to Baptism
- 9) Basics to Communion
- 10) Basics to Avoid Temptation and Backsliding
- How Can I Understand the Bible?
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1) Basics to Becoming a Christian
If you believe the Bible offers truth about the way to salvation, and you are ready to make the decision to follow Christ, this simple explanation will walk you down the road to salvation:
2) Basics to Spiritual Growth
As a brand new believer you may be wondering where and how to get started on your journey. How do you begin maturing in the Christian faith? Here are 4 essential steps to move you forward toward spiritual growth. Though simple, they are vital to building your relationship with the Lord:
3) Basics to Selecting a Bible
The Bible is the Christian's handbook for life. However, as a new believer, with hundreds of different Bibles to choose from, the decision may seem overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you select a Bible:
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4) Basics to Bible Study
One of the most important essentials in the daily life of a Christian is spending time reading God's Word. The Bible says in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." (NIV)
There are many ways to study the Bible. The following step by step guide makes it simple. This method, however, is just one to consider, designed specifically for beginners. Also, a Bible reading plan will help you go about your daily Bible reading in a focused and organized way:
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Along with Bible study, a daily time of personal devotions with God is a vital part of maturing in the Christian faith. There is no set standard of what a daily devotional time should look like. These steps will help you incorporate the basics elements of a solid devotional into the custom plan that's right for you:
6) Basics to Finding A Church
Meeting together regularly with other believers is fundamental to spiritual growth, but finding a church can be a difficult, time consuming experience. It often takes a great deal of patient persistence, especially if you are looking for a church after moving into a new community. Here are some practical steps to remember, along with questions to ask yourself, as you work your way through the process of finding a church:
7) Basics to Prayer
If you are a new believer, prayer may seem like a complicated task, but prayer is simply communicating with God. There are no right and wrong words. Prayer is talking and listening to God, praising and worshiping, and quietly meditating. Sometimes we don't know where to begin or even how to ask God for help. These prayers and Bible verses will pinpoint specific situations to help you become more effective in your prayers:
8) Basics to Baptism
Christian denominations differ widely on their teachings about baptism. Some believe baptism accomplishes the washing away of sin. Others consider baptism a form of exorcism from evil spirits. Still other groups teach that baptism is an important step of obedience in the believer's life, yet only an acknowledgement of the salvation experience already accomplished. The following explanation takes a look at the latter perspective called "Believer's Baptism:"
9) Basics to Communion
Unlike Baptism, which is a one time event, Communion is a practice that is meant to be observed over and over throughout the life of a Christian. It is a holy time of worship when we corporately come together as one body to remember and celebrate what Christ did for us. Learn more about the observance of Communion:
10) Basics to Avoid Temptation and Backsliding
The Christian life is not always an easy road. Sometimes we get off track. The Bible says to encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ daily so that no one turns away from the living God. If you have found yourself backsliding, dealing with temptation or drifting away from the Lord, these practical steps will help get you back on course today:
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How Can I Understand the Bible?
How Can I Understand the BibleThe Inductive Study Method You Can Do
While God's plan has been to give His people pastors and teachers, there is no substitute for personal and direct involvement , with the Scriptures. Many have found that they don't get much from their teachers until they have become personally involved in regular and systematic Bible study.
One method of personal Bible study is called the inductive method. This method challenges the student to form conclusions only after observing and analyzing the elements of immediate context and normal word meanings. after asking the Author of Scripture for insight, the inductive student explores the inspired page with pencil in hand and the curiosity of a prospector looking for something more precious than gold.
The overall strategy of the inductive Bible student is: (1) observation, (2) interpretation, and (3) application -- in that order.
- Step #1: OBSERVATION: What does the context say?
The primary purpose of this stage is to collect as many facts as possible about the context. Inductive students are curious. They don't take anything for granted. They ask and list as many questions as possible: Who? What? Why? Where? When? How? Wherefore? What words need to be looked up to determine a range of possible meanings? What logic indicators can be found and marked in words such as therefore, then, and also, but, however, or nevertheless. What is the main point of the section? What recurring words indicate a main idea? What elements, arguments, or illustrations does the author use to support that main point?
It is at this stage that a chapter might be outlined or a sentence diagrammed to see how the ideas of the author relate to one another. The purpose of this stage is focus. Discover the context. Explore it. - Step #2: INTERPRETATION: What does the context mean?
Only after doing the spade work of careful observation is the inductive student in a position to ask: " What, then, does the author mean by these words as they relate to the words that precede and follow? Not "What do these words mean to me?" But "What did they mean when the flowed from the pen of the original author? What was his intent?" While we can assume that he said what he meant and meant what he said, the only way to discover what he really meant is the observe the context.
While word forms, definitions and a range of possible meanings may have been noted in the step of observation, it is at the interpreting in context that the way the author was using a word is best understood. It is this point that the Scriptures come alive with the pulse and throb of the author's own heart and intent. - Step #3: APPLICATION: What does this text mean to my life?
Only after discovering the meaning of a text in its own biblical time and place is the student encouraged to ask, "What does this mean to me?" Care is given to distinguish between cultural facts and timeless principles. Focus is put on the main idea. What are the primary issues of the heart? What does this say about my relationship to God? The Bible can now explode in significane. - Adapted from the booklet How Can I Understand the Bible? (Q0401) Copyright (c) 1985, 1995 RBC Ministries
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Of all the disciples in the New Testament, the one we most clearly identify with is Simon Peter. His journey of faith was marked by stops, starts, failures, and successes-yet Peter learned from all these things to truly walk with the Savior. In 2 Peter 1, he gave seven steps of practical advice so that we too can learn to walk a path that pleases Christ.
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As important as a foundation is to the strength and stability of a house, so also is the value of sound doctrine in the spiritual life of a believer. In this study, we consider ten basic doctrines of the Christian faith in order to lay that strong foundation of truth in our hearts.
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A faith based on the belief that Jesus Christ is the son of God, sent to earth to save mankind from the punishment of sin. It is also the belief that every person has been given an opportunity through Jesus' death and resurrection to enter into a pe...
