First Steps

The picture above shows a farmer so excited to find an old Bible in the treasure chest. As you begin or reestablish a relationship with God, may you find delight in His Word and in Him like never before! This is possible as we repent of our sins and follow Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We are here to help you on your journey of faith! If you haven’t already, take some time to review some of the links in our “Exploring Christianity” Module. This will give you many things to consider concerning the Christian faith. It is good to take time to explore this so that as you make a commitment to be a fully devoted follower of Christ, you understand what you are committing to.  When we make things right with God and others, He can begin to do a deep work of restoration in us. The principles below are often referred to as the “Romans Road to Salvation” because the Scriptures come from the book of Romans in the Bible.

The Romans Road

1. We are all sinners by nature and by choice. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

2. God demonstrated His love for us. Romans 5:8 "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."

3. We receive eternal life as a free gift. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."

4. We must trust and surrender to Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Romans 10:9-10 "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved."

5. Our assurance of salvation is through Jesus. Romans 10:13 "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

A Prayer of Repentance

“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I know my sin deserves to be punished. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died for me and rose from the grave. I want to repent, to turn from my sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone as my Savior. Thank you for forgiving me and for the eternal life that awaits me as I continue to put my faith and trust in You. In Jesus' name, Amen."

We strongly encourage you to get involved in a church near you that believes in teaching the whole Bible and has small groups so you can grow in your faith with others. As with any relationship, it takes time. Take time to pray (listen and talk) with God daily and read the Bible. Perhaps begin by reading the Gospel of John, chapter by chapter. Find many other Bible Reading Plans here. These things are vital to your spiritual growth! Don’t do this journey with God alone, find others to join you. Get help from Ministry Leaders, and begin to serve in your church and community to help others find their way to God. Please also take time to review all the free resources here in “Basecamp”, from exploring Christianity to training for ministry, we got you covered! Have a great adventure, you’ve only just begun!