Things to think about if you're a christian

What is a christian? A person who believes in and has received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior into his/her life. It does NOT mean a person who doesn't struggle with our faith, or how to live it out in our lives. Remember that our salvation is not dependent on us, but on God -- we are saved by His grace through our faith. So if we've received Jesus into our lives, we have salvation and forgiveness in Him, and a relationship with Him -- and, just like any other relationship, we have to spend time with Him for that relationship to be good.



How are some ways to spend time with Him? Well, if you know me, you know where I'm going for the answer to that question: the Bible and the practices of the early christians.


1) Pray -- talk to God, any time and everywhere (prayers are our own words, Psalms, other written prayers that we like and are comfortable praying). Our houses should be houses of prayer, places where we welcome Jesus in our midst.


2) Read the Bible -- chose a version (a few versions) that is easy for you to read. Either read a small book or a few verses at a time, or even just a verse or two and meditate, think about, what it is saying. The Holy Spirit qill teach you and change you when you do this. (A good study Bible is helpful, and if you'd like recommendations for one, email me.)

3) Church -- the early christians gathered on Sunday morning and different times during the week to worship together. They sang, prayed, had Bible readings and a sermon, and Communion together. So, of course I would find a church that does these things (email if you'd like recommendations). The early christians had Communion often, because Communion draws us closer to Christ and deepens our relationship with Him (yes, the early church taught this). It was common for christians in the early church to gather in homes for prayer and teaching, and a meal and Communion during the week in homes, and then a larger gathering on Saturday night and/or Sunday morning for the same.