THE NEXT STEP FOR

CONTINUED GROWTH AS A CHRISTIAN

 

Within this web site you will find resources that can help you with your growth as a Christian, however there are four basic areas that are vital after salvation.  Those areas are: Baptism, Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship.

 

BAPTISM:

Although Baptism is commanded to the believer, is not to be confused with the salvation process itself.  We are not saved by being baptized…. Baptism is simply the outward sign of the inward change.  We are “buried in the waters of baptism, and raised to walk in newness of life”.  (Romans 6:1-4) Just as Jesus was “buried in the tomb, and He rose, defeated sin and death so that we could have eternal life, so we make our profession of faith, following the example that He made for us.  (Mark 1:9 - At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan)

 

PRAYER:

Prayer is our best form of communication with God.....as well, it deepens our relationship with Him and provides an avenue of continual growth for us.  You will find a complete study for prayer on this web site by clicking on this link: Study On Prayer

 

BIBLE STUDY:

Bible study is critical to your understanding God and His plan for your life.  The Bible is very clear on this fact.....2 Timothy 2:15 tells us to "study to show yourself approved"....Other scripture that tell us of the importance of God's Word are:

2 Timothy 2:15, I Peter 2:2, Psalm 119:11, Romans 15:4, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 1:1,2

A great place to start would be reading the book of John.  This is the fourth book of the Gospel and is in the New Testament. 

 

FELLOWSHIP:

Fellowship with other believers is also important to healthy growth.....one important way of doing this is to join a local body of believers, that being a local church.  (If you would like help in finding a local fellowship, just email us and we will do what we can to help you)

Again, there are scriptures in the Bible that deal with the importance of fellowship....

Hebrews 10:25, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:19, I Corinthians 12:12 and

I Corinthians 12:25-27

 

While there is much more to be said about each of these areas, our purpose here, is to only introduce you to the need for each one to become a part of your daily living as you grow closer to Christ.  God bless you and you pray, study and grow.......

 


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