Resources for new
Christians
If you are a new Christian we have provided some
suggestions for you to help you on your new journey with
God. On this page you will find some things you can do
which will help you in your first steps, some Bible memory verses and some
links to websites that will provide some helpful tips.
Tips for new Christians
1. Read the Bible daily
The Bible will help us to learn more about God and gives
us practical advice and how we should live. A good place
to start is the Gospel of Luke that is found in the New
Testament. This book will give you information on the life
of Jesus Christ and you will be able to read about His
miracles and teachings to His followers. On our Bible
reading page you can find a number of two week plans to
get you started -
click here.
2. Start to pray
Prayer is simply communicating with God. As you pray tell
God your needs and pray that He will bless others too.
Before long you will see the difference prayer makes in
your life and in the lives of those around you. Remember
to keep it simple - just like you are talking to a friend.
As you pray remember to be open to God so He can speak to
you or prompt you to do something. Like all good
communication, prayer is a two way thing.
3. Meet with other Christians
God set up church so we could have be a part of a caring
community, to have a support network and so we can learn
more about Him. You can also learn more about the Bible,
prayer, baptism, serving God and living in community. You
can find a list of church denominations below. This has
links to their websites.
4. Do a discipleship course
Doing a discipleship course will help you to set a solid
foundation for your new life in Christ. We have a free
booklet you can download
here. The booklet has 10 short studies on the Bible,
prayer, church, serving God, sharing your faith and being
assured of your salvation. It includes a number of
Scriptures on each topic, some reflection questions, a
simple prayer and some Bible memory verses.
5. Tell others about your new faith
Sharing your faith can be fun and rewarding. You might
like to start by telling people close to you that you have
accepted Jesus into your life. Telling others about your
faith and decision to follow Jesus can will allow them to
follow Him too. If you need some tips to help you share
your faith you can visit our "evangelism
tips" page.
Memorising Bible Verses
A good tip for memorising Scripture is to write the name
of a verse on one side of a card (ie John 3:16) and then
write the words of the verse on the other. This will help
you to say the name of the verses and try to quote it from
memory. Then you can turn the card over and see if you got
it right.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I
might not sin against you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.
1 John 5:13 - I write these things to you who believe in
the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you
have eternal life.
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he
cares for you.
Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but
in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
1 Peter 4:10 - Each one should use whatever gift he has
received to serve others, faithfully administering God's
grace in its various forms.
Matthew 28:18-20 - Then Jesus came to them and said, "All
authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age."
1 John 1:8-10 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive
ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our
sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we
have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word
has no place in our lives.
Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not give up meeting together, as
some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one
another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Each man should give what he has
decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the
truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me"
Ephesians 2:8&9 - "For by grace you have been saved
through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the
gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may
boast".
Please note:If you would like to download Biblegateway.com's
top 100 Bible verses in PDF please
click here
Internet Resources
Below are some Christians websites that we have found a
blessing or helpful to others.
Church Movements in Australia
House Church Resources and Links
By Dave Quinn
Founder of PASSION Australia
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