New Believer's Guide

If you arrived here from one of our tracts and are not yet certain you have trusted Christ, start here. The Gospel in plain terms:

Salvation is not a prayer formula — it is placing your complete trust in Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, as full payment for your sin. Tell God in your own words. He will hear you.

For a fuller explanation, see our Salvation page.

One of the first things the enemy will try to do is make you doubt. "Did that really work? You don't feel any different." Do not listen. Your salvation rests on God's promises — and God cannot lie.

"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life."

— 1 John 5:13

"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."

— John 10:28

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

— Romans 8:38–39

Write those verses down. Memorize them. When doubt comes — and it will — go back to the promise, not the feeling. You believed. He promised. That is settled.

Baptism is not what saves you — you are already saved the moment you trusted Christ. But it is your first public act of obedience as a new believer. It is your declaration to the world: "I belong to Jesus."

Baptism by immersion pictures the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Going under the water symbolizes dying to your old life; coming up pictures rising to walk in newness of life. This is how Jesus Himself was baptized:

"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water…"

— Matthew 3:16

"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

— Romans 6:4

The Bible is God's Word — His letter to you. If you do not have one, get one as soon as possible. We recommend the King James Version (KJV) — the most time-tested, most preached, and most memorized English translation.

The Bible can feel overwhelming at first. Start small and stay consistent.

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

— Psalm 119:105

Reading covers ground. Studying digs deep. Both matter. Here are habits to help:

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

— 2 Timothy 2:15

Prayer is simply talking to God. No formal language, no special posture, no memorized script required. God is your Father now — talk to Him like it.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

— Philippians 4:6

God never intended the Christian life to be lived alone. The local church is where you grow, worship, serve, and are held accountable by people who love you. Finding a solid, Bible-believing church is one of the most important decisions you will make as a new Christian.

Do not just watch online. Get in a pew. Shake hands. Hear the Word preached in person. Be known. That is what the church is for.

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."

— Hebrews 10:25

Need help finding a solid church in your area? Reach out to us — we will do everything we can to point you in the right direction.