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How to Start a New Life with God
You were created to know God in a personal way and to have a relationship with him through his son, Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that “…if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Here’s how you can shake off the old and embrace a new life with Jesus.
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You’re not alone in this — the Bible tells us that all have fallen short and everyone has missed God’s ideal (Romans 3:23). A relationship with God starts with us acknowledging that we need God’s mercy and grace.
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Recognize that Jesus Christ paid the penalty
God wants you to see that the penalty for our sin was placed on Jesus Christ so that we could live. God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). The Lord Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died in your place to give you new life.
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Receive the gift of Christ
A man asked the Apostle Paul, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul’s answer was simple: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31). If you would like to have a relationship with your creator, simply pray this prayer:
“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and invite you into my heart and life. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”
Did you pray to accept Jesus?
We’re so excited that you have decided to follow Christ! You probably have a few questions about what this means. Please feel free to reach out to our team — we would love to help you in any way through this journey.
Baptism: Your Next Step
What We Believe About Baptism
As Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to share the good news of the Gospel, he said that new believers were to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that this was meant as a permanent practice and that believers today should be baptized to publicly declare their relationship with Christ; immersion in the water symbolizes an end to their old way of life, and coming out of the water represents the new life found in Jesus.
If you’ve made the decision to follow Christ and want to be baptized, fill out our baptism form so we can talk with you further and discuss the next steps.
Questions?
If you still have questions or want to learn more about what we believe about baptism, please feel free to contact us and a pastor would be happy to talk with you.
Reading the Bible
Where Should I Start?
We believe that the Bible is the true, inspired, and infallible word of God. Regularly reading and studying the Bible is a crucial part of being a follower of Jesus, but for a new believer it can be difficult to know where to start.
The Gospel of John would be a good place to begin, as it gives an account of the life and ministry of Jesus. After that you may want to move over to the Book of James, which offers lots of practical, actionable advice for living a life as a follower of Christ.
If you would like to take a look at the Old Testament, we would suggest you read through the Book of Proverbs. This book was written by Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and it is filled with great truths for living a better life.
Background
- The Bible is actually a collection of 66 different books and letters written by 40 different authors over a period of about 1,600 years.
- The Old Testament was written before Jesus Christ, while the New Testament was written during and after the time Jesus walked the earth.
- The books are not laid out in chronological order, so you may not want to read straight through Genesis to Revelation.
We’re here to support you!
Starting a new life with Jesus is an incredible gift, and having a community of fellow believers supporting you is key to learning and growing. Our pastors are here to answer your questions and help you move forward on this amazing journey.