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I’ve received Christ as my Savior, what is next?

What does Jesus do for you?

Once we grasp the high price Jesus paid to have us as his children, our lives should never be the same. As a new believer, you will still experience temptation, and there may be times of doubt and failure. But he will never give up on you, and as you include him in your life, you will experience his faithfulness and the power to live for him. If you are ready to begin this new life with Christ, we encourage you to review these promises and growth principles.

New Life in Christ

If you have made the decision to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, you are his child for all eternity. As his child, you are given an inheritance that includes the following wonderful promises:

  1. Jesus enters your life, never to leave.
  2. Jesus forgives all your sins.
  3. Jesus gives you eternal life with him.
  4. Jesus hears and answers your prayers.
  5. Jesus gives you power to obey him.

Receiving Jesus’ Unconditional Love

Jesus promises to indwell you and be your friend and Lord forever. [2] His love is not based on how good you are or how you feel. The emotional high you might experience now won’t always be there, but Jesus will be.

Youth leader Samantha Tidball tells how, when she was a teenager, she dated a number of guys and repeatedly found herself bored after a few weeks of dating. She realized that she got an emotional high from the chase – one that wasn’t sustainable. And she says it was sort of the same thing when she first began a relationship with God. When the initial emotional rush was over, she felt empty inside and continued looking for attention elsewhere. She knew God loved her, but she didn’t always feel his love.

She wrote in a blog,

“I have learned that I can’t force a feeling. But I can reflect on what I know and trust that God truly does love me. I have to trust Jesus meant what He said in 1 John 4:9-10, “God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the World so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love – not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”

If Jesus died for you and me, then what does that say about our self-worth? Jesus says, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). Apparently, God loves us enough to die for us; there is no greater act of love.

God loves us just the way we are. Living better lives or thinking deeper thoughts will never make him love us more than he already does. Tidball says, “Don’t confuse God’s love with the love you get from people. Love from people often increases with performance and decreases with mistakes. Not so with God’s love. He loves you right where you are.”[3]

Making Your Life Count for Him

As you consider what Jesus has done for you, you will want to make your life count for him. The apostle Paul puts it this way: “Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”[4]

Once you begin your new journey with Christ, he begins to change you into the person he planned you to be. But don’t expect immediate results; the Christian life is more like a marathon than a sprint. The best runners always spend hours in training. Training in the Christian life involves five basic areas:

  • Spend time in God’s Word.
  • Spend time with him in prayer.
  • Learn to obey him by faith.
  • Worship him with others.
  • Tell others about his love and grace.

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  1. Click here to discover how to get started in living for Christ.
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Born Again as a New Creation

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian? Some people believe that they are Christians because they have joined a church. Others think that following certain rules or standards is what’s required. But in reality, Christianity is not about membership, or adopting a code for living, it requires total transformation. Everything must become new.

In order for you to begin the journey that leads to heaven you must be born again — this time spiritually. Physical birth produces physical life. Spiritual birth creates spiritual life.

Spiritual new birth is the gateway to a new beginning — the start of your journey with God.

When you are born again, all things become new. [read more…]

Videos

Is Today's Bible Authentic?

Is Today's Bible Authentic?

Is the Bible reliable? Eric Metaxas explores some of the ways we can know that today’s version of the Bible is legit. [watch video]
Begin The Relationship

Begin The Relationship

God loves you and offers you a way to have a personal relationship with Him! [watch video]
Be Filled With the Holy Spirit

Be Filled With the Holy Spirit

Many believers are living spiritually defeated lives. They feel powerless and unproductive in their Christian experience. But the truth is, Christ offers us a vibrant life full of purpose and adventure if we walk daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. [watch video]
The Case For The Creator by Lee Strobel

The Case For The Creator by Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel examines scientific evidences that would lead one to the existence of God. [watch video]
Reliability of Christ's Resurrection by Lee Strobel

Reliability of Christ's Resurrection by Lee Strobel

The ancient world agrees that the tomb of Christ was empty. The resurrected Christ was seen by 515 eye witnesses. [watch video]
How To Study The Bible: Application

How To Study The Bible: Application

Does God speak to us? James Choung reflects on hearing God. [watch video]

 

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