“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” – Jesus
If you’ve been thinking about the Christian life and wondering where and how to begin, there’s no better time than now.
Christianity is about living in the right relationship with God, guided by faith in Jesus Christ. At its core is an essential belief in God, who created everything, Jesus Christ, God’s son, who died on the cross for humanity’s sins, and rose again to offer eternal life to those who believe in him, and a belief in the Bible as God’s word, which serves as a guide for life and faith.
However, Christianity isn’t about following a set of rules, but rather about a different way of being – trusting in Jesus for forgiveness and new life, growing closer to God through prayer, worship, and learning from the Bible, and being transformed through the work of the Holy Spirit in your character and choices.
It’s a life of action; as you endeavour to love God and love people, serving others and caring for those who are in need, and sharing the good news of hope and forgiveness found in Jesus with others. It is a life of community; as you build relationships with other believers, receiving encouragement and support, and growing together in faith (this is the community the Bible calls the church).
Being a Christian doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It’s okay to have questions or doubts and it’s okay if you’ve made mistakes in the past. God is seeking relationship with you, He certainly doesn’t expect you to understand everything straight away and neither is He shocked at your past. This is how much God loves you: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8).
God invites you into a relationship: walk with me. You accept His invitation with a single step of faith and a simple yes.
God, I know that I don’t have all the answers, and I’ve made mistakes in my life.
Thank You for loving me and for sending Jesus to die for my sins.
I want to start a relationship with You today.
Please forgive me, guide me, and help me to trust You.
I invite You into my life and ask You to lead me in Your ways.
Thank You for Your grace and for giving me hope.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.there’s
“The call to follow Jesus is not simply an invitation to enjoy a new relationship with God as a private individual. It is an invitation to be part of God’s renewal of the world.” – N T Wright
who am i?
First of all, know this. You are loved.
The God of all the Universe, the One in whose image you’re made loves you. He knows you; your innermost fears, your deepest insecurities, and your hopes and dreams for the future. He has counted every hair on your head.
This is the same God who can count the stars by name, who has caused worlds to come into being, and who has decided that no two snowflakes should be the same.
This God is interested in knowing and being known by you.
As part of the human race, you were made for relationship with God and created with purpose, intended to rule over this world and all the creatures that live in it wisely and well, as one of God’s image-bearers. Being an image bearer of God means that when you look at a person, you see God. And, in a collective sense, when you look at humanity, you see God.
You are a unique and incredible part of His plan of glory and goodness. But the introduction of sin into the world brought about terrible consequences for all creation. We live in a fallen world, with the echoes of our intended greatness all around us, but now subject to decay, death, hopelessness, and despair. We are separated from true and whole relationship with God, but He has made a way for that breach to be healed and relationship to be restored.
who is god?
Long before the stars were hung in the inky velvet of our night sky, God was there. Long before the planets of our universe were assembled in their places, and the earth and sky and sun of our very own planet appeared, God was there. Before there was anything, God was there.
God has always been there.
God is The Subject Of Life. The Centre Of Everything. The Story of the Bible starts with Him and ends with Him
He is the Creator of all things, the source of all life, sovereign over all, powerful, and perfect. Without beginning and without end, He is eternal, holy, clothed in light, glorious as the sun. Yet He is also tender, loving, forgiving, as compassionate as any mother to her children, and as protective as any father defending His family.
This is the God introduced to us in the first pages of Genesis, the One who created both the visible and the invisible, who walks on the waves of the sea, who gives life to all things, and whom all the host of heaven worships.
What we think about God – is important. How can we begin to know and understand ourselves and our place in this expansive creation if we have no sense of the One who made us and the purpose for which we’ve been made? But until Jesus came, no one had ever seen God face to face.
To know God is to know Jesus, whom He sent (John 17:3), and, therefore, the true starting point of knowing God is looking to Jesus.
who is jesus?
Jesus is the only Son of God, the Word Who was in the beginning with God and through whom and for whom all things were created. He was before all things and in him, all things hold together.
The ancients styled him ‘the logos’, the logic, wisdom, and truth by which all the world is held together and who is the source of light and life for humanity.
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to a virgin, the invisible God made visible. Truly human and truly God, he was sent into the world to save and redeem it from Sin, forming the great bridge of redemption between God and humanity.
Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, died on the cross, was buried, and rose again after three days. His resurrection forms the cornerstone of the Christian faith, for, as Paul the Apostle comments, if Christ didn’t rise, faith is in vain, nothing makes sense, and we are of all people completely hopeless and helpless (1 Corinthians 15:14).
Now ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of God awaiting the day that he will come to judge the living and the dead.
what is the bible?
What we know as the Bible today is a collection of ancient texts, considered to be sacred scripture by both Judaism and Christianity. The Hebrew Bible or Old Testament is comprised of the Torah (the five books of the law), the Prophets, and the Wisdom Writings, while the Christian Bible includes both the Old Testament Hebrew books as well as the New Testament Christian gospels, letters, and other writings.
what is sin?
Sin is disobedience to God’s moral law, a powerful, destructive force that humans find deeply challenging to resist. Since the fall in the garden, humanity has been subject to sin, constantly battling against the pull of our own self-will, which so often opposes God. Though we may desire to do good, sin’s influence can seem overpowering, weakening our resolve to choose the right.
The entrance of sin into the world gives death its claim over humanity. We face mortality, and sin deepens death’s hold. Yet, Christ offers freedom from sin’s ultimate consequence, and death’s power does not reign supreme over those who are in Him.
Sin lies in wait like a crouching animal, lurking where we are weakest. It is a twisted mockery of God’s intended order, ruling through deception and bringing death as the only reward for a life spent in its service. Though humanity brought sin into the good world God created, we are not left without hope: God’s power is greater, and in Him, we find strength to resist.
what is the gospel?
God’s salvation, through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and His subsequent resurrection from the dead, brings reconciliation (“atonement”) between people and God. It’s a message of hope and blessing for the whole world (Luke 14:15-24). Through Jesus, we have forgiveness of sins, the blessing of God’s grace, and the assurance of eternal life with God.
This message of salvation is part of what the Bible describes as ‘the Good News of the Kingdom of God and the things which concern Jesus Christ’ (Acts 8:12).
It’s called in other places ‘the Gospel of the Grace of God’ (Acts 20:24), ‘the Gospel of Jesus’ (Romans 1:9), ‘Christ’s Gospel’ (2 Corinthians 2:12), ‘the Gospel of God’ (1 Thessalonians 2:2) and ‘the Gospel of Salvation’ (Ephesians 1:13). It’s often referred to by Paul the Apostle as the Gospel of Grace, because in it we see God’s love for humanity demonstrated through His grace – His undeserved favour and kindness, bestowed on the human race.
The Bible promises that whoever believes [the Gospel] and is baptised will be saved (Mark 16:16, NIV). Believing God’s promise and trusting in Jesus for forgiveness and new life is taking the first step in the journey of a lifetime.
what is baptism?
To baptise means to immerse, to submerge, or to make fully wet.
It is God’s arrangement for a person to gain a clean conscience based on their faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ – an outward demonstration of an inward conversion. It was intimately connected with repentance in the New Testament; that is, to reject one’s former way of living and to commit to a new life following Jesus. The Bible describes it as both dying to sin and also being born again as a new creation.
Baptism in New Testament times was deeply ceremonial, begun by John-the-Baptist (John 1:6, 29-34). It quickly became a popular event among the people of John’s day, with many coming to the River Jordan to spectate on and participate in “the baptism of John the Baptist”. For many, however, it was viewed more as a ‘hip’ life experience, rather than a complete lifestyle change.
John the Baptist, however, made it clear when addressing the crowds that a little water meant nothing if they weren’t prepared to change their lives. Baptism needed to ignite the kingdom life within a believer, changing a person from the inside out.
The gospel of Matthew (3:15) records that Jesus himself was baptised “to fulfill all righteousness”, demonstrating his solidarity with sinners and his willingness to bear their burdens. It was also a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his public ministry.
what is grace?
In Christian theology, grace refers to the unmerited favor and love of God toward humanity. It is central to the Christian understanding of salvation, emphasising that people are saved not by their own efforts or merit but as a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). Beyond salvation, grace is seen as a transformative power that shapes the way Christians live, serve others, and extend forgiveness and kindness.
Grace is the cornerstone of Christian belief, emphasising God’s generosity and love in giving people what they do not deserve—eternal life, forgiveness, and strength to live according to His will.
what is the holy spirit?
Known as the “Comforter” or “Advocate” (Greek: “Paraclete”), the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the process of sanctification, helping believers grow in holiness and become more Christlike in their character and actions. Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as ‘the Comforter” or “Advocate”, telling his followers that he would not leave them as orphans but would ask for the Holy Spirit to come to them in his absence, leading them in all truth and reminding them of everything he had told them.
The Holy Spirit is seen as the personal presence of God, active and powerful since creation and working still in the world today, empowering believers to live in accordance with God’s will and to spread the message of the Gospel.
what is 'the resurrecton'?
what is communion?
what is discipleship?
who am i?
First of all, know this. You are loved.
The God of all the Universe, the One in whose image you’re made loves you. He knows you; your innermost fears, your deepest insecurities, and your hopes and dreams for the future. He has counted every hair on your head.
This is the same God who can count the stars by name, who has caused worlds to come into being, and who has decided that no two snowflakes should be the same.
This God is interested in knowing and being known by you.
As part of the human race, you were made for relationship with God and created with purpose, intended to rule over this world and all the creatures that live in it wisely and well, as one of God’s image-bearers. Being an image bearer of God means that when you look at a person, you see God. And, in a collective sense, when you look at humanity, you see God.
You are a unique and incredible part of His plan of glory and goodness. But the introduction of sin into the world brought about terrible consequences for all creation. We live in a fallen world, with the echoes of our intended greatness all around us, but now subject to decay, death, hopelessness, and despair. We are separated from true and whole relationship with God, but He has made a way for that breach to be healed and relationship to be restored.
who is god?
Long before the stars were hung in the inky velvet of our night sky, God was there. Long before the planets of our universe were assembled in their places, and the earth and sky and sun of our very own planet appeared, God was there. Before there was anything, God was there.
God has always been there.
God is The Subject Of Life. The Centre Of Everything. The Story of the Bible starts with Him and ends with Him
He is the Creator of all things, the source of all life, sovereign over all, powerful, and perfect. Without beginning and without end, He is eternal, holy, clothed in light, glorious as the sun. Yet He is also tender, loving, forgiving, as compassionate as any mother to her children, and as protective as any father defending His family.
This is the God introduced to us in the first pages of Genesis, the One who created both the visible and the invisible, who walks on the waves of the sea, who gives life to all things, and whom all the host of heaven worships.
What we think about God – is important. How can we begin to know and understand ourselves and our place in this expansive creation if we have no sense of the One who made us and the purpose for which we’ve been made? But until Jesus came, no one had ever seen God face to face.
To know God is to know Jesus, whom He sent (John 17:3), and, therefore, the true starting point of knowing God is looking to Jesus.
who is jesus?
Jesus is the only Son of God, the Word Who was in the beginning with God and through whom and for whom all things were created. He was before all things and in him, all things hold together.
The ancients styled him ‘the logos’, the logic, wisdom, and truth by which all the world is held together and who is the source of light and life for humanity.
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to a virgin, the invisible God made visible. Truly human and truly God, he was sent into the world to save and redeem it from Sin, forming the great bridge of redemption between God and humanity.
Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, died on the cross, was buried, and rose again after three days. His resurrection forms the cornerstone of the Christian faith, for, as Paul the Apostle comments, if Christ didn’t rise, faith is in vain, nothing makes sense, and we are of all people completely hopeless and helpless (1 Corinthians 15:14).
Now ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of God awaiting the day that he will come to judge the living and the dead.
what is sin?
Sin is disobedience to God’s moral law, a powerful, destructive force that humans find deeply challenging to resist. Since the fall in the garden, humanity has been subject to sin, constantly battling against the pull of our own self-will, which so often opposes God. Though we may desire to do good, sin’s influence can seem overpowering, weakening our resolve to choose the right.
The entrance of sin into the world gives death its claim over humanity. We face mortality, and sin deepens death’s hold. Yet, Christ offers freedom from sin’s ultimate consequence, and death’s power does not reign supreme over those who are in Him.
Sin lies in wait like a crouching animal, lurking where we are weakest. It is a twisted mockery of God’s intended order, ruling through deception and bringing death as the only reward for a life spent in its service. Though humanity brought sin into the good world God created, we are not left without hope: God’s power is greater, and in Him, we find strength to resist.
what is the gospel?
God’s salvation, through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and His subsequent resurrection from the dead, brings reconciliation (“atonement”) between people and God. It’s a message of hope and blessing for the whole world (Luke 14:15-24). Through Jesus, we have forgiveness of sins and the blessing of God’s grace. We have the assurance of escaping the finality of death.
This message of salvation is part of what the Bible describes as ‘the Good News of the Kingdom of God and the things which concern Jesus Christ’ (Acts 8:12).
It’s called in other places ‘the Gospel of the Grace of God’ (Acts 20:24), ‘the Gospel of Jesus’ (Romans 1:9), ‘Christ’s Gospel’ (2 Corinthians 2:12), ‘the Gospel of God’ (1 Thessalonians 2:2) and ‘the Gospel of Salvation’ (Ephesians 1:13). It’s often referred to by Paul the Apostle as the Gospel of Grace, because in it we see God’s love for humanity demonstrated through His grace – His undeserved favour and kindness, bestowed on the human race.
The Bible promises that whoever believes [the Gospel] and is baptised will be saved (Mark 16:16, NIV). Believing God’s promise and trusting in Jesus for forgiveness and new life is taking the first step in the journey of a lifetime.
what is Grace?
God’s grace was shown in sending His Son, to save the world through him and this grace is a gift, not something we can earn or something we deserve.
what is the holy spirit
Known as the “Comforter” or “Advocate” (Greek: “Paraclete”), the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the process of sanctification, helping believers grow in holiness and become more Christlike in their character and actions. Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as ‘the Comforter” or “Advocate”, telling his followers that he would not leave them as orphans but would ask for the Holy Spirit to come to them in his absence, leading them in all truth and reminding them of everything he had told them.
The Holy Spirit is seen as the personal presence of God, active and powerful since creation and working still in the world today, empowering believers to live in accordance with God’s will and to spread the message of the Gospel.
what is the resurrection?
what is baptism
To baptise means to immerse, to submerge, or to make fully wet.
It is God’s arrangement for a person to gain a clean conscience based on their faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ – an outward demonstration of an inward conversion. It was intimately connected with repentance in the New Testament; that is, to reject one’s former way of living and to commit to a new life following Jesus. The Bible describes it as both dying to sin and also being born again as a new creation.
Baptism in New Testament times was deeply ceremonial, begun by John-the-Baptist (John 1:6, 29-34). It quickly became a popular event among the people of John’s day, with many coming to the River Jordan to spectate on and participate in “the baptism of John the Baptist”. For many, however, it was viewed more as a ‘hip’ life experience, rather than a complete lifestyle change.
John the Baptist, however, made it clear when addressing the crowds that a little water meant nothing if they weren’t prepared to change their lives. Baptism needed to ignite the kingdom life within a believer, changing a person from the inside out.
The gospel of Matthew (3:15) records that Jesus himself was baptised “to fulfill all righteousness”, demonstrating his solidarity with sinners and his willingness to bear their burdens. It was also a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his public ministry.