New Christians & Seekers
This page is dedicated to helping new Christians get established in their walk of faith and to answer the questions of individuals seeking to know more about the Christian faith.
Why Become a Christian?
The Bible presents several very convincing reasons to become a Christian. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.
The Bible presents several very convincing reasons to become a Christian. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.
How to Become a Christian - What it Means to be a Follower of Christ
Becoming a Christian is one of the most important steps you will take in your life on earth. Learn what the Bible teaches on how to become a Christian and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Becoming a Christian is one of the most important steps you will take in your life on earth. Learn what the Bible teaches on how to become a Christian and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Christianity Basics (101)
"Christianity Basics (101)" covers ten basic principles fundamental to becoming established and growing toward maturity in the Christian faith.
"Christianity Basics (101)" covers ten basic principles fundamental to becoming established and growing toward maturity in the Christian faith.
Basic Christian Beliefs
Christianity as a religion encompasses a wide range of faith groups, and each subscribes to its own set of doctrinal positions. These are the basic Christian beliefs central to almost all Christian faiths. They are presented here as the core doctrines of Christianity. A small number of groups who consider themselves to be within the framework of Christianity, do not accept some of these beliefs.
Christianity as a religion encompasses a wide range of faith groups, and each subscribes to its own set of doctrinal positions. These are the basic Christian beliefs central to almost all Christian faiths. They are presented here as the core doctrines of Christianity. A small number of groups who consider themselves to be within the framework of Christianity, do not accept some of these beliefs.
Common Misconceptions About the Christian Life
New Christians often have misconceptions about God, the Christian life and other believers. This look at the common misconceptions of Christianity is designed to dispel some of the misunderstandings that typically hinder new Christians from growing and maturing in the faith.
New Christians often have misconceptions about God, the Christian life and other believers. This look at the common misconceptions of Christianity is designed to dispel some of the misunderstandings that typically hinder new Christians from growing and maturing in the faith.
Christianity for Realists - The Myth of a Problem-free Life
Some people search for a "no problem life." If you're wondering why God doesn't spare us from problems, Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com does a great job in this article, "Christianity for Realists," breaking down the myth of a problem-free life and explaining how Jesus intended for us to face our troubles.
Some people search for a "no problem life." If you're wondering why God doesn't spare us from problems, Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com does a great job in this article, "Christianity for Realists," breaking down the myth of a problem-free life and explaining how Jesus intended for us to face our troubles.
Nonbelievers' Biggest Misconception About Jesus
Misconceptions about God and Jesus are common among nonbelievers. The idea that God is a cosmic killjoy and wants to ruin all of our fun, is one of the most frequently encountered misconceptions among skeptics of Christianity. Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com explains why this notion is simply not true, because Jesus offers something much more lasting and satisfying than fun.
Misconceptions about God and Jesus are common among nonbelievers. The idea that God is a cosmic killjoy and wants to ruin all of our fun, is one of the most frequently encountered misconceptions among skeptics of Christianity. Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com explains why this notion is simply not true, because Jesus offers something much more lasting and satisfying than fun.
Spiritual Growth Workshop
This spiritual growth workshop combines several tools to help you in your Christian walk of faith. Each resource is practical, offering simple steps for you to follow. Choose the ones that fit your current need, or spend some time on each. The tools are designed to address key areas that strongly influence your spiritual development as a Christ follower.
This spiritual growth workshop combines several tools to help you in your Christian walk of faith. Each resource is practical, offering simple steps for you to follow. Choose the ones that fit your current need, or spend some time on each. The tools are designed to address key areas that strongly influence your spiritual development as a Christ follower.
4 Essential Steps to Spiritual Growth
Are you a brand new follower of Christ, wondering where to get started on your journey? Here are 4 essential steps to move you forward toward spiritual growth. Though simple, they are vital to building your relationship with the Lord.
Are you a brand new follower of Christ, wondering where to get started on your journey? Here are 4 essential steps to move you forward toward spiritual growth. Though simple, they are vital to building your relationship with the Lord.
Christianity Today - General Statistics and Facts of Christianity
Christianity is the largest religion in the world today. These facts and statistics of Christianity provide a global look at Christianity as a world religion today.
Christianity is the largest religion in the world today. These facts and statistics of Christianity provide a global look at Christianity as a world religion today.
A Message Meant for Only One Person
When God speaks to you, suddenly you feel like the only person on the planet. Almost every Christian I know has had the experience. If you haven't yet, perhaps this message for only one person is meant for you. Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com asks the question, "Are you that person?"
When God speaks to you, suddenly you feel like the only person on the planet. Almost every Christian I know has had the experience. If you haven't yet, perhaps this message for only one person is meant for you. Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com asks the question, "Are you that person?"
Mathematical Proof of God?
Do we really need mathematical proof of God's existence? Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com talks about the faith shattering experience of losing his hero—his dad. Through his spiritual struggle in the months following his father's death, Jack discovered something even more reliable, even more convincing than math, to prove that God indeed exists.
Do we really need mathematical proof of God's existence? Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com talks about the faith shattering experience of losing his hero—his dad. Through his spiritual struggle in the months following his father's death, Jack discovered something even more reliable, even more convincing than math, to prove that God indeed exists.
Books for Skeptics, Seekers and Defenders of Christianity
Whether you are a skeptic of Christianity, a seeker with doubts, or a Christian who needs to be better equipped to defend the faith, this contemporary collection of Christian apologetics books contains intelligent yet extremely readable resources to provide evidence of the truth of the Bible and a solid defense of the Christian faith.
Whether you are a skeptic of Christianity, a seeker with doubts, or a Christian who needs to be better equipped to defend the faith, this contemporary collection of Christian apologetics books contains intelligent yet extremely readable resources to provide evidence of the truth of the Bible and a solid defense of the Christian faith.
How to Study the Bible
The Bible is such a big book and so hard to understand. Where do I begin to learn how to study the Bible?
The Bible is such a big book and so hard to understand. Where do I begin to learn how to study the Bible?
Not Sure Which Bible to Buy?
Are you in the market to purchase a new Bible, but not sure which one is right for you? With hundreds of Bibles to choose from, the decision may seem overwhelming. Here are a few suggesions to consider from my top picks.
Are you in the market to purchase a new Bible, but not sure which one is right for you? With hundreds of Bibles to choose from, the decision may seem overwhelming. Here are a few suggesions to consider from my top picks.
How to Share Your Faith
"How to Share Your Faith" is an easy guide to being a witness for Jesus Christ. Karen Wolff of Christian-Books-For-Women.com shows us practical ways to share our faith simply by being an example for Christ.
"How to Share Your Faith" is an easy guide to being a witness for Jesus Christ. Karen Wolff of Christian-Books-For-Women.com shows us practical ways to share our faith simply by being an example for Christ.
How to Create a Devotional Plan
As a new Christian, do you view the Christian life as a long list of “do’s” and “don’ts?” Perhaps you haven’t yet discovered that spending time with God is a privilege that you get to do not a chore or an obligation that you have to do. Getting started simply takes a little bit of planning. These steps will help you create the custom plan that's right for you.
As a new Christian, do you view the Christian life as a long list of “do’s” and “don’ts?” Perhaps you haven’t yet discovered that spending time with God is a privilege that you get to do not a chore or an obligation that you have to do. Getting started simply takes a little bit of planning. These steps will help you create the custom plan that's right for you.
How to Choose a Church
Are you looking for a church? It often requires a great deal of patient persistence. Here are some practical steps to remember, along with questions to ask yourself, as you work your way through the process.
Are you looking for a church? It often requires a great deal of patient persistence. Here are some practical steps to remember, along with questions to ask yourself, as you work your way through the process.
Typical Church Service (Walk-Through)
If you have never been to a Christian church service, perhaps you’re a little apprehensive about what you might encounter. In this step-by-step walk through, we'll take a look at some of the most common elements in a typical Christian church service.
If you have never been to a Christian church service, perhaps you’re a little apprehensive about what you might encounter. In this step-by-step walk through, we'll take a look at some of the most common elements in a typical Christian church service.
How to Avoid Temptation
Temptation is something we all face as Christians, no matter how long we have been following Christ. There are a few practical things, however, that we can do to grow stronger and smarter in our struggle against sin. You can learn how to avoid temptation by practicing these five steps.
Temptation is something we all face as Christians, no matter how long we have been following Christ. There are a few practical things, however, that we can do to grow stronger and smarter in our struggle against sin. You can learn how to avoid temptation by practicing these five steps.
Biblical Decision Making Steps
Biblical decision making begins with a willingness to submit your intentions to God's perfect will and humbly follow his direction. The problem is that most of us don't know how to figure out what God's will is in every decision we face—especially the big, life-altering decisions. This step-by-step plan lays out a spiritual road map for biblical decision making.
Biblical decision making begins with a willingness to submit your intentions to God's perfect will and humbly follow his direction. The problem is that most of us don't know how to figure out what God's will is in every decision we face—especially the big, life-altering decisions. This step-by-step plan lays out a spiritual road map for biblical decision making.
Live Forever With God
Visit "The Good News Cafe" and take a step-by-step, easy-to-understand journey into salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and eternal life with God.
Visit "The Good News Cafe" and take a step-by-step, easy-to-understand journey into salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and eternal life with God.