Foundations for new Christians
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New Christian Foundations
Get the basics to become a lifelong follower of Jesus. Matthew 7:24-25
Jesus the Son
Jesus is the foundation of our faith. Ephesians 2:19-22. How well do you know Him?
Get to know Jesus
Jesus is the creator God and eternal King of kings. He was born fully human of Jewish descent. He came with a servant’s heart, died . . .
Message of the cross
We read in 1 Corinthians 1:18 that the message of the cross is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 18 For the message of the . . .
A new Identity in Jesus
As a believer, we are a new person, but we still need to deal with the old nature. Of course, our identity will be linked . . .
Overcoming life’s challenges
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace…” Romans 15:13
Tough times?
Tough times will happen. We all face times of rejection, pain, suffering and sickness and often it does not align with our expectation of blessing. . . .
Struggling with temptation?
We all struggle with temptation that leads to sin and many of us feel like we are just not strong enough and will never measure . . .
Struggling to forgive?
We have all been hurt by someone sometime. It may be family, a friend, pastor, church member, teacher, work colleague……. and sometimes that hurt can . . .
Feeling guilty or ashamed?
We have all sinned (Rom 3:23) and all need the forgiveness provided by Jesus Christ (1 John 1:9). You are not unique in this and we . . .
Bible reading tips
The Bible (Scripture) is the Word of God given for us.
Practical tips on reading the Bible
Select a Bible: Ensure you have a Bible with both Old and New Testaments. The . . .
Books of the Bible
The Bible contains 66 books written by 40 authors and yet it is one integrated . . .
Writing types in Scripture
Reading Scripture is a Journey of discovery. It is helpful to have some understanding of . . .
God and the Holy Spirit
Jesus went to the cross so we could be in relationship with the living God.
God the Father
Jesus said in John 6:46 that no one has seen the Father except himself. Jesus also said that “if you have seen me you have seen the Father”. John 14:9 . . .
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit is the unique difference that enables us to live the Christian life here on earth. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with us, teach us . . .
Prayer – Connect with God
Prayer is this amazing opportunity we have to connect with God at any time and bring Him into the center of our lives. While we may at times be perplexed . . .
Worshipping God
When worship is mentioned in scripture, it is less about singing, and more about humility and bowing down. It is a physical expression of love and adoration. Worship in Scripture: . . .
The Incredible Word
“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.” D L Moody
God’s Word will make a difference in your life
Why is the Word incredible? It has survived centuries of attack despite attempts to destroy or hide it and it will change your life from . . .
Be responsible for what you believe
Be like the Bereans (Acts17:11) who were commended for checking the scriptures to confirm what the great Apostle Paul taught them. If you do this . . .
The Bible Project – New Testament Overview
It is very helpful to get an overview of the scriptures and this video by The Bible Project people is especially good. . . .
Which version of the Bible?
There are so many versions of the Bible that it can be very confusing for newcomers as to which bible version to own. All English . . .
Is the Old Testament for today?
The most important truth of the Old Testament is that it all leads to and points to Jesus. It is also God’s Word and God . . .
Why trust the Bible?
Our journey of trust in the Word of God starts with a choice of Faith. (Hebrews 12:6). We could stop with that sentence alone, however, . . .