I’ve Just Become a Christian. Now What?

If you have given your life to Christ and invited Him into your heart, then you are a Christian. Jesus called this being “born again.” “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (John 3:3) Paul said that becoming a Christian is like starting a whole new life. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

But now what? What should you do now that you are a Christian? Here are several key things you can do:

Read the Bible regularly

Start reading in the New Testament, because this will help you understand the life and teaching of Jesus. The self-titled gospel written by a friend of Jesus named John is a great place to start.

There are many different versions of the Bible. Some are easier to read than other versions because of their contemporary language.  The New International Version or the Message Bible is a great version to consider.  If you don’t have a Bible, let us know and we will get one to you.

Spend time in prayer every day

Prayer is talking to Jesus just like you would talk to your closest friend. Find a place where you can be alone and talk to Him is important. Prayer has been called the ‘Great Conversation’ where we can express how we feel to a God who always takes time to listen to what is in your heart.

As a Father, he is prepared to act on your behalf and loves to hear the voice of his children. Prayer is a way for us to become increasingly conscious of the presence of God. It is true that God is with us all the time, but when we pray; we choose to acknowledge this truth and receive life and perspective from being consciously close to him.

Share Jesus with others

Your new faith is meant to be shared!  Lovingly and sensitively begin living out your faith before your friends and family.  Being an authentic Christian is all that’s required.  Being yourself before others will be enough for them to see a difference in you and this will likely lead them to ask you questions about your values and new found faith.

Be encouraged, every time you speak to others on behalf of Christ, he is helping you and promises to give you wisdom and sensitivity.  There are as many ways to share your faith as there are people on the planet.  Embrace yourself and simply ‘be yourself!’