What Do I Do When I Become a Christian?

Are you wondering what it means to be a Christian? Maybe you’re not sure if you actually believe, or you heard someone say “I have a relationship with Jesus,” and you’re not quite sure what that means.

Are you a new Christian, but you’re not quite sure what to do now? Well, you’re in the right place. Praise God that he doesn’t ask us to be perfect or otherwise earn our salvation. But, once you become a Christian, there are some good first steps to take.

“What food is to the body, the Bible is to your new spiritual life.”

What You Should Do Now

As a newborn baby is cared for in the physical world, you need to be helped spiritually. Let’s explore some steps you should take now that you are a follower of Jesus Christ.

1. Read the Bible systematically.

What food is to the body, the Bible is to your new spiritual life. at a regular time, in a quiet place, each day should start with the Bible. This is a must if you are to grow in the things of God. The gospel of John is a good place for you to begin, and reading one chapter each day is a nice pace. D. L. Moody said, “The Bible will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Bible.” A chapter a day will certainly help to keep sin away.

2. Learn to pray.

Prayer is the communion of the believer with God; we speak to God, but He also speaks to us. Prayer is not merely asking favors of God but, rather, waiting in quietness before Him. Pray for personal cleansing and victory over evil; pray for yourself and pray for others.

3. Use every opportunity to confess Christ before the world.

In a winsome way, immediately tell someone of your spiritual decision. Activity strengthens. When believers share with others, they develop an appetite for Bible study. The result of their speaking to others of their new life will provide daily, up-to-date subjects for prayer. When a new Christian begins working, everything comes into proper focus. R. A. Torrey said, “The more you make of Jesus Christ, the more he will make of you. it will save you from many temptations if the fact is clearly known that you are one who acknowledges Christ as Lord of all things.”

4. Become part of a local church.

If a mother permits her children to grow up in idleness, the result will be unprepared children. Since the Christian’s responsibilities toward other believers is clear, waiting only forms bad habits. The Bible says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some” (Hebrews 10:25). Your faithful church attendance will help you in spiritual growth. Find a church that gives full allegiance to Jesus Christ and the word of God, and become part of it.

“The best of Christians will fail you, but never forget—’Jesus never will!'”

If you follow these four Bible steps, Christian growth is promised. You will be sure to meet temptations, but you need not yield or fall to them, for God has promised, “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). If you do fall, ask for immediate forgiveness. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). If you fall, don’t remain defeated but get up and go on. Perhaps right now you are facing a battle with some attitude or habit; remember that Jesus is ready to help you, and He has all power in heaven and earth.

Another important lesson for successful Christian living is to keep your eyes on Jesus. The best of Christians will fail you, but never forget—“Jesus never will!” Congratulations on your decision to receive Jesus Christ as your savior. Now strive to follow these first steps. Starting right is a key to spiritual growth.