Now What? (Lesson - 3) As A New Christian What Should I Do Next? In dealing with this question it is very easy to fall into the trap of spelling out a
list of things you should and should not do now that you are a Christian. In fact, this is
one of the major mistakes the new Christian can make in the early stages of a new
relationship with Jesus Christ. This study will not lead you in that direction, but
neither will it teach you that life can be lived as it was before you got saved or
rededicated your life to Christ. Here are a few scriptures that will help you. These
scriptures do not lay down rules and regulations but they teach Christian Principles
that we can apply to our everyday life. Look first at Romans
6:11-23. This tells us of the great change
that God brings after we accept Jesus Christ into our life. (Romans 6:11) - What is it that we are
dead to? ________________ And what are we alive to? __________________ (Romans 6:12-13) - Tells about how our
life changes. We no longer offer ourselves _________________________________________, but
we now offer ourselves ____________________________________. We now have a new master. Romans
6:11 tells us that the old master of sin
is dead, and Romans 6:14 tells us that we are now under ___________________. (Romans 6:15-23) - Talks about this
idea in more detail. Make sure you take some time to study these verses. After you are aware of the great change that takes place in your life, you realize a
desire to grow up spiritually. To help us with this concept, let’s look at Romans 8:1-39. Study the entire chapter but especially look at the
following verses: (Romans 8:12-13) - Talks about the
_____________________________ we have to live a different life now. (Romans 8:14-16, 26, 28, 31-39) - Talks
about the help we get from the Holy Spirit. List some of the things God does to help us that are mentioned in these verses: (Romans 8:14) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:16) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:26) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:28) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:31) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:34) -
_______________________________________________ (Romans 8:39) -
_______________________________________________ It is important not to become overwhelmed with the thought that we must change
everything all at once. We are admonished by John to take one step at a time, walking in
the light the Holy Spirit gives us. Study 1 John 1:5-7. The
Spirit of Christ that now lives within you will show you what you are to change in your
life. He may have already talked to you about something He wants you to change. What has
He talked to you about? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ The question is always asked, "What if I mess up, or make a mistake, or even
commit a sin?" This is a valid question because it is unlikely that there has ever
been a Christian that could say that he or she never messed up after they were saved. The
real question is, "What should I do if I mess up?" Look at 1 John 1:8-2:2. Do not delay, tell God you are sorry, ask for His
forgiveness, and then believe by Faith that He loves you no matter what. Now move forward
asking Him to help you in areas that you have trouble with. God bless you as you seek His truth for your daily life. (Click here for Lesson 03
answersheet.)