In 1 Corinthians 13:11 the apostle Paul wrote about spiritual growth: “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. The old life is gone a new life has begun!” or 1 John 5:13: “I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” If you are doubting that God has forgiven you, memorize 2 Corinthians 5:17: “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.

But when you memorize a scripture, it’s with you at all times.

Reading the Bible is the first step in understanding God’s Word. And you can’t take credit for this it is a gift from God.” Don’t doubt God’s plan for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8 explains it: “God saved you by his grace when you believed. It’s often difficult to believe that God has really forgive and accepted you. It’s important to make new friends who share your new beliefs they will help you continue to grow and learn from others. (There’s a Bible verse about the importance of meeting with other Christians – Hebrews 10:25.) As you get involved in small groups and sharing with others, you will receive encouragement and strength from others. It’s important to become part of your local church, but it’s more than attending services on Sunday morning. A good place to start reading is the Gospel of John and 1 John in the New Testament. Find a translation that is easy for you to read – perhaps the New Living Translation (NLT) or the New King James Version (NKJV). The Bible is God’s way of sharing Himself with us. As you read and study it will become clear how passages apply to your life. To grow as new Christians, it is essential to develop a daily habit of spending time in God’s Word. The second way to feed your spirit is with Bible reading. Praise, thankfulness, confession, and requests will become an active part of your prayer-life. Learn to share your thoughts, fears, and desires with Him. We have access to God’s presence anytime we want to spend time with Him. Time in prayer is one avenue to feeding your spirit. Your spirit needs spiritual food to grow, even more than your body needs physical food. It is important to spend time in prayer every day.

Here are a few essential elements to help you in your journey. You will want to grow and mature as a Christian to learn more about God and His plan for your life. Adult & Teen Challenge has many studies to help you in your Christian walk with the Lord. The process of learning and growing in your new faith is called discipleship. It’s only the beginning of your new life with Christ. You have made the decision to become a Christian, congratulations!

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