Living as a Christian

Learn to depend on the Holy Spirit:
God is actually three persons in one: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit actually lives within every true believer in Christ. (See John 14:16-17) The Bible says that the Holy Spirit, as he lives inside you, is your counsellor, to help you understand the truth revealed in Gods Word: “The Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26).
The Holy Spirit will: Teach you. Guide you. Strengthen you in your times of need.
Attend Church regularly.
When you received Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, you began a relationship not only with Him but also with all other Christians. Whatever it meant to you in the past, going to Church can now become a rich and rewarding experience: You will grow in understanding by hearing God's Word preached and taught.

You can ask questions and discuss Scripture with others.You will learn to worship God, which means praising Him for all that He is and thanking Him for all that He has done for you As you worship, learn and serve with other Christians, you will find individuals with whom you can form lasting friendships (friendships that will last for all eternity!).

Be of service to others.
You will find that the more you give yourself in service to others, the more you will enjoy your Christian life. Talk to your pastor about ways and opportunities to serve Christ and to witness for him. “For we are Gods workmanship, created in Jesus Christ to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
Learn to conquer your doubts.
At times you may doubt that you really are a child of God: There may be some big failures in your Christian life. You may find yourself thinking about things that you feel Christians just shouldn't be thinking about. You may be troubled by some un-confessed sin.
When these things happen, it is important to remember that you are not saved by your goodness but by what Christ has already done for you. Review the first few pages of this text. Reassure yourself with the fact that, if you have received Christ by faith, you are now a child of God.
Learn to live one day at a time.

Too often our lives become filled with anxiety. We worry ourselves sick about what might happen tomorrow. We try to cross our bridges before ever coming to them! The Bible says we are not to be anxious about what might happen tomorrow. (See Mathew 6:33-34). The Bible also promises that, “Your strength will equal your days” (Deuteronomy 33:25). In other words Gods grace will be sufficient to meet the challenges of each new day.

Learn the blessing of suffering.
Difficulties, ill health and all kinds of suffering have a new perspective when you have Christ in your life: Instead of “going to pieces” you can be strengthened. Instead of being a burden to others, you can be a blessing. As you realise God's power, comfort and strength through life's experiences, you will grow in your faith.
Learn how to deal with temptation.
Temptation is part of life. It was before you received Christ, and it still will be. It is not a sin to have
wrong thoughts from time to time. It is however, a sin to choose to dwell on such thoughts over and over again.
The Bible says, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit is willing but the body is weak”
(Mathew 26:41). When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He replied to the devil by quoting Scripture. Three times He said, “It is written” Mathew 4:4,7,10). Be prepared for temptation, through prayer and through your knowledge of God's Word. The Bible says, “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will
not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Be prepared to take advantage of God's way out” of temptation, whether it means you “flee” the scene of the temptation (1 Timothy 6:11), or that you stay on the scene and resist it (James 4:7).
Tell others about Christ.
Letting others know about your new life in Christ...by word and by action...can be one of the most satisfying and exiting experiences

you have ever had. The apostle Peter encourages us to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have”(Peter 3:15).