Bob Gordon wrote this little book to help those starting out with Jesus. He designed it to be used with a friend, or an "appointed person from the church" or even with a group. The introduction section gives some guidance on how to best use this resource.
When someone becomes a Christian, it is very important that they receive the right kind of help and support. When a baby is born it receives loving care from parents who provide food and protection. The baby is at first especially dependent on its mother for vital nourishment. Over the following weeks, months and years it learns to recognise its parents and family. It receives protection from danger and learns to speak and how to live. When a person is "born-again" things work in a similar way.
Getting started is crucial. It sets a direction and helps with the cultivation of lifelong habits. A good start makes it possible to grow up and become a mature disciple.
| Step | Title | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction |
How to get the most from these chapters Bible references explained |
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| 1 | The Work of Jesus | Who was Jesus? Eight things Jesus did for us? Prayer |
| 2 | For God So Loved The World | God's plan God's son God's forgiveness God's answer Our choice Life to the full Our response God's assurance Questions and tips Prayer |
| 3 | I'm Going God's Way Now | Following Jesus Putting God first God's way holds pleasure and fulfilment God will show us his way which is the best way God asks us to live by faith How do we receive faith? Can we express our faith in giving? What about water baptism? Questions and tips Prayer |
| 4 | Reading God's Word | The need to mature What to do Suggestions Getting direction What can the word of God do? Can we trust the New Testament? Questions and tips Prayer |
| 5 | Prayer - Two Way Communication | Why do we pray? Where does Jesus fit in? How should we pray Right motivation Pray with a clean heart Should we pray with others? Prayer suggestions Questions and tips Prayer |
| 6 | Fellowship with Other Christians | Fatherhood and adoption We need each other God knows you We need the Church Part of a body Worship in the church It's the people that count Questions and tips Prayer |
| 7 | Spirit, Soul and Body | The human spirit The soul The body The renewal of your mind Questions and tips Prayer |
| 8 | The Power of the Holy Spirit | Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do we need the Holy Spirit? Is this power available today? What will the Holy Spirit do to me? How do we get filled or baptised with the Holy Spirit? What about tongues? Are you only filled once? What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Questions and tips Prayer |
| 9 | What to Watch Out For | Temptation and how to deal with it What if we do sin? Jesus can help us Reap what you sow Who is satan anyway? Questions and tips Prayer |
| 10 | Witnessing Disciples in Action | Tell others about the One who saved you What do I say? A pattern for witnessing Pray Be sensitive You may be mocked, so what! Questions and tips Prayer |
| Glossary | The following special words defined: advocate, assurance, atonement, baptised, Christian, church, conviction, disciple, faith, fellowship, gospel, grace, justification, prayer, redemption, repentance, righteousness, salvation, saved, saviour, sinful nature, word of God |
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