New Christians Packet

**To be used in 3-4 one-on-one meetings with a student that has just become a Christian or is questioning their Christian faith.

“When Christ enters the life of a new believer, real change occurs. The new believer is transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of the Son.”

“This means that some system must be found whereby every convert is given a Christian friend to follow until such time as he or she can lead another.  The counselor should stay with the new believer as much as possible, studying the Bible and praying with him or her, all the while answering questions, clarifying the truth, and seeking together to help others.”

Five common issues new believers will confront are:

• They are UNCERTAIN, that is, they have a lot of questions about what has happened in their      life. “Did I do it right? Did Christ really come into my life?  Can I lose this?”

• Over time, they see themselves failing to live the Christian life as they think they should, and they begin to feel UNWORTHY.

• They sincerely desire to live the Christian life but at times get frustrated because they feel UNABLE to do it.

• Often they are UNPREPARED for the struggles they begin to experience.

• Of course, they are spiritually UNDEVELOPED.

Study 1:

How do I know if I have the Son?

Study 2:

How do I respond to sin?

Study 3:

What's God's design for the Christian life?

Study 4:

What do I do when I fail to be empowered by the Spirit?

Study 5:

How do I grow in the Christian life?