1.
TAKE
OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW!
2
Corinthians 5:17
says “This means that anyone who belongs to
Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has
begun!”
Living as Children of Light:
Ephesians 4:17-24 says “17 With the Lord’s
authority I say this: Live no
longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18
Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God
gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts
against Him.
19 They have no sense
of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every
kind of impurity.
20 But that isn’t what you
learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and
have learned the truth that comes from Him, 22 throw off your
old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by
lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your
thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to
be like God—truly righteous and holy.”
2. TELL SOMEONE YOU ARE SAVED
God doesn’t have or want any closet Christians. To affirm your
salvation, it is important that you tell someone you are saved –
that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and made Him the
Lord of your life. If you haven’t already done so, you can easily
tell us by going to our “New
Believers” Page.
3. ACQUIRE A BIBLE AND READ IT
EVERY DAY
The
Bible is your spiritual food and you need it every day. Our favorite Bible is the Expositor’s
Study Bible. We highly recommend this Bible for new believers because it contains notes on practically every scripture verse that explains the Who, What, Where, When and How and has been designed to help you truly understand what you are reading. You can
obtain one at https://shopjsm.org/c-36-bibles.aspx.
4. FIND AND ATTEND A BIBLE
BELIEVING,
BIBLE TEACHING CHURCH
Find
and regularly attend a Bible Believing, Bible Teaching Church or
Assembly where you can be discipled, taught and fed the Word, be
baptized, be loved and encouraged, and grow in your new Christian
Walk with the Lord.
5. BE BAPTIZED
Although
baptism is closely associated with salvation, it is not a requirement
to be saved.
Romans
6:4
says
“We
were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order
that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of
the Father, we too may live a new life.”
As
a new believer in Jesus Christ, you should desire to be baptized
because baptism
is an act of obedience
and illustrates your identification with Christ’s death, burial,
and resurrection.
By being baptized, you are
making a public
profession of the inward change in your heart. Your submersion in
the water represents your death to sin and your emerging from the
water represents your cleansed, holy life that follows your
salvation.
So,
as soon as possible, be baptized. You'll
be very glad you did!
6. FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER
BELIEVERS
1 Corinthians 14:26 says “What
is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a
psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an
interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.”
Hebrews 10:24-25 says
“and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good
deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of
some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the
day drawing near.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 says
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as
you also are doing.”
Note:
The above scriptures clearly show the importance of regular
fellowship with other believers.
7.
BE A WITNESS
Proverbs
11:30 Tells
Us "He Who Wins Souls Is Wise!" And Matthew
28:16-20 Tells
Us That We Are All Commanded To Help Build The Kingdom Of God By
Being A Witness For Jesus Christ. Let's all be wise!
Please
read our post
Is
Your Light Shining Brightly?
The
Lord wants you to be a living witness.
But,
if you are too timid or don’t feel you know enough to witness to
others, we have made it very easy for you to be a witness.
Simply
go to our "Tell Others" Page
and use the Free
Witnessing Tool
that has been provided.
8. PRAISE AND THANK GOD EVERY DAY
God
wants to spend time with you and wants to hear from you every day.
Start Your Day With Him by Reading your Bible for a few minutes,
listening to worship music, and thanking Him for giving you another
day to live.
Pray intentionally and tell Him the things that you are going through
or need help with and all the things you are thankful for.
Then,
turn all Your Complaints Into Thanks and give Him praise.
God
has given you life and is deserving of all your praise. You are
truly blessed! Welcome to the family.
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