Follow Up*

When someone first comes to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he or she, is spiritually speaking, a newborn baby. As with every baby, he or she needs certain basic things to grow into a mature adult. These things are received through the "means of grace," among which are:

1. Prayer

As you embark upon a new relationship with God, prayer is your primary means of communicating with him. As time goes on, it will become more a sheer delight than a spiritual discipline.

2. God’s Word

As you speak to God in prayer, he speaks to you primarily by his word. Reading the Bible, participating in Bible studies and listening to the word proclaimed are all ways of hearing the voice of God. Listen to him daily. Many followers of Christ set aside time every morning to worship, pray and study the Bible.

3. Fellowship

Dr. Richard Halverson, the late Chaplain of the Senate, once said, "There are two things you can’t do alone: get married or be a Christian." To become a Christian means to become a part of Christ’s Body, the Church. Become an active member of a spiritually vibrant church.

4. Worship

God wants men and women who will worship him in spirit and truth, and the Church is by nature a worshipping community. Know the joy of celebrating God’s grace and goodness weekly in corporate worship and daily in private or family worship.

5. Witness

Christ has entrusted a sacred mission to his Church: to bring the good news of his kingdom to all nations. Bear witness to the truth of the gospel in word and deed, and invite others to receive the gift of eternal life. Participate in God’s great redemptive plan through supporting and participating in evangelism, discipleship and church planting to bring the good news of his kingdom to the ends of the earth.

As you seek him and serve him, may God bless you and yours.

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