Why should I get baptized?
“Why should I get baptized?” is an important question for Christians to answer. From the earliest days of the Christian church, baptism has been a foundational step of faith universally observed by believers immediately following salvation (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:12, 38). The act of baptism by immersion in water outwardly expresses the inward experience of…
How can I become a Christian?
The first step to become a Christian is to understand what the term “Christian” means. The origin of the term “Christian” was in the city of Antioch in the first century A.D. (see Acts 11:26). It is possible that, at first, the term “Christian” was intended to be an insult. The word essentially means “little…
What is spiritual maturity?
Spiritual maturity is achieved through becoming more like Jesus Christ. After salvation, every Christian begins the process of spiritual growth, with the intent to become spiritually mature. According to the apostle Paul, it’s an ongoing process that will never end in this life. In Philippians 3:12–14, speaking of full knowledge of Christ, he tells his…
What is to be our true identity?
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages about who we are and who we should be, discovering our true identity can be a confusing process. According to the Bible, however, our true identity is found in Jesus Christ. Once we understand this, our focus shifts from self-perception to a God-centered perspective…
Who am I in Christ?
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” There are two Greek words which are translated “new” in the Bible. The first, neos, refers to something that has just been made, but there are already many others in existence just…
What does it mean that our citizenship is in heaven?
A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country. Citizens adopt the culture and practices of the nation or kingdom to which they belong. Every human being is born into the kingdom of this world, in which Satan rules (2 Corinthians 4:4). Consequently, we…
Does the Bible tell us, “Don’t waste your life”?
Although the precise command “Do not waste your life” is found nowhere in the Bible, the concept of not wasting our lives is found from cover to cover. It’s important to understand how God defines a successful life. Our concept of not wasting our lives may differ from God’s idea of a life well lived.…
What is spiritual awareness?
Broadly speaking, spiritual awareness is the consciousness of spiritual matters. Because spiritual awareness is such a vague term, it’s difficult to know whether everyone who speaks of spiritual awareness has the same thing in mind. To some, it is a connection to one’s own soul; to others, it’s getting in touch with the divine through…
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?
Our identity in Christ is first and foremost one of newness. We are new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Identity is defined as “the collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is definitively recognizable or known,” so our new identity in Christ should be recognizable both to ourselves and to…
I have just put my faith in Jesus…now what?
Congratulations! You have made a life-changing decision! Perhaps you are asking, “Now what? How do I begin my journey with God?” The five steps mentioned below will give you direction from the Bible. When you have questions on your journey, please visit www.GotQuestions.org. 1. Make sure you understand salvation. First John 5:13 tells us, “I…