As a new Believer there are several things you need to consider to insure that you will get off to a good start in your walk with Jesus Christ.

1) You will soon be tempted with doubt that what you have done is true and meaningful. The truth is: if you said the Sinners’ Prayer and meant it with all your heart, that’s all there is to it. The Bible says that salvation comes only by faith in Christ. There is nothing else you have to do. In fact, there is nothing else you can do to receive forgiveness and salvation. Jesus died for you and His work on your behalf was perfect and complete. Expect the doubt to come and then resist it when it shows up. One great way to resist doubt is to tell one or more people as soon as you can about your decision to receive Christ. They can be Believers or non-believers. God will strengthen your resistance to doubt through your willingness to tell others.

2) You need to understand that God has a specific purpose for your life and a plan for how He wants you to achieve it. He loves you very much and He wants to help you achieve the purpose He created you for. You are unique in the universe and God created you with your particular talents and abilities to perform a function in the Kingdom of God that no one else can perform as well as you.

3) You need to find a Bible-teaching church as soon as possible. God wants all Believers to assemble together as often as possible so they can stimulate and encourage one another. Church is also the place where you will be equipped to accomplish what God has for you to do in His Kingdom. Try out several churches and become a member in the one where you feel at peace. Then attend your church as often as possible, whenever the doors are open, so you will learn quickly and grow rapidly.

4) Buy yourself a Bible with the same translation your new Pastor preaches from. Carry it with you when you attend church so you can refer to it while the ministers are teaching. And then begin to read it so you come to know what it says. Read a little every day and don’t worry that you don’t understand everything; God will reveal what you need to know. Most Christians are still discovering new insights in the Word after a lifetime of study so be content to progress at your own pace.

5) Request an appointment with your new Pastor so you can identify yourself and inform him that you are a new Believer. Tell him that you want to learn and discover God’s purpose for your life. Put yourself under his authority and then believe God will speak to you through the church leadership. Keep in mind that they are only imperfect people and will make mistakes but God has chosen to use this system and it is up to each of us to help Him make it work.

6) Expose yourself to helpful publications and teachings that can expand the knowledge you will be acquiring in your church. For example, you may want to consider subscribing to our FREE financial newsletter since indebtedness is probably what brought you to this article. In the event that in any of these publications you run across some information that contradicts what you have been taught in your church, assume that your church is correct until the Holy Spirit confirms something different.

7) Send us an E-mail or letter telling us of your decision to accept Christ today so we can pray for you. Your testimony will encourage us more than you know. Now you are ready to find out how God wants to be directly involved in your debt elimination efforts by reading the following sections of this article:
•Affirming God’s Role
•Getting Started God’s Way
•Twelve Steps To Debt Freedom By Faith