Have you ever led someone to Christ and wondered, “What’s next after salvation?”
This common dilemma has caused many believers to hesitate to share the Gospel, fearing they might leave new converts stranded and vulnerable to conflicting doctrines.
While inviting new believers to your church is a good start, there’s so much more we can do to help them grow in their faith.
Redemption is by grace alone and not by works, but nurturing spiritual growth is essential for new Christians.
Top students often attribute success to having a good teacher, rigorous study habits, or actively pursuing knowledge.
Similarly, new believers need guidance, discipleship, and encouragement to deepen their understanding and strengthen their faith.
Let’s explore the critical aspects of life after salvation and how we can effectively support new believers in their new faith.
THE STORY OF MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Foundations of Faith
I’m deeply grateful for my parents’ love and support, especially in nurturing my spiritual growth from an early age.
Their guidance laid the foundation for my faith journey, instilling in me the importance of a relationship with God.
Early Church Involvement
As a young believer, I immersed myself in church life. I regularly attended services and actively participated in various ministries, particularly in prayer groups and evangelism.
These experiences shaped my early understanding of faith and service.
The Hunger for More
Despite my active involvement, I felt a growing hunger for deeper spiritual understanding.
Questions began to form in my heart, and I realized that to grow, I needed to actively pursue knowledge beyond my regular church activities.
A Turning Point
My spiritual life took a significant turn when a friend introduced me to the teachings of Kenneth Hagin, W.E. Kenyon, Andrew Wommack, etc.
Their books opened new dimensions of faith for me, challenging and expanding my understanding of God’s Word.
Deepening My Study
Eager to grow, I developed a rigorous study routine. I would place these books alongside my Bible, carefully reading and comparing them line by line.
I’d jot down questions that arose and later pray over them, seeking divine revelation and understanding or clarity.
This process of study, reflection, and prayer became a powerful tool for my spiritual growth.
Continuous Growth
While I’ve gained many insights and answered numerous questions, I recognize that spiritual growth is an ongoing journey.
I’m not where I used to be, but I’m also not where I’m going to be. Each day brings new opportunities for learning and growing in faith.
The Role of Teachers
Some might question the need for human teachers in our spiritual journey, suggesting we should rely solely on personal Bible reading.
However, I’ve come to understand that God often works through people to reach and teach us.
Just as Jesus taught His disciples and the apostles instructed early believers, today we have pastors, prophets, and teachers equipped to guide the body of Christ.
Take this cue from me, when you listen to a Pastor preach, be like the Berean believers who would study to find out if those things are true (Acts 17 vs 11), do not take everything at face value, build a desire to know more and go deeper.
Biblical Support
This understanding is supported by Scripture. Romans 10:14-15 emphasizes the importance of preachers and teachers:
“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”
Passing It On
Based on my experiences, I’m passionate about helping new believers navigate their faith journey.
In the following sections, I’ll share practical steps for individual growth and offer guidance on how to support new Christians in their walk with God.
WHAT TO DO NEXT AFTER SALVATION
Knowing what to do after salvation is as important as getting saved.
The first thing to get involved with after you get saved is to receive teaching. Training the person who got saved is what we call discipleship.
Discipleship is therefore very vital in the life of the new believer. As I said in the introduction, joining a local church is very important after salvation.
Also, telling a new believer to find a Bible-believing church to attend will be a very difficult task.
The new believers must be instructed on what to do by mature believers.
Matured Believers should not assume new believers can do things right by themselves.
The focus of the new believer after being saved must be directed to the acquisition of knowledge which is primarily the message of Christ.
Another custom or culture the new believer should be introduced to is how to build a consistent prayer life, he must be taught how to pray.
Never assume a new believer knows how to pray. Helping new believers to be established is as important as winning them.
Another important thing after salvation is the conduct of the new believer.
Titus 3:8 says:
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. (KJV)
We are not saved by good conduct but after salvation, good conduct is required.
The requirement of good conduct after being saved is not for the keeping or security of salvation but as a sign of spiritual growth.
Good conduct happens when there is a renewal of mind. Any change of conduct of the believer that is not the result of a change of mind or renewal of mind is hypocrisy.
Change of mind or renewal of mind comes through knowledge.
The knowledge of one’s identity in Christ should result in a change of thinking pattern to adjust one’s lifestyle to align with the image of his identity.
Change of conduct based on fear or threat of being punished is not spiritual growth.
This means the expected change of conduct from the new believer must be well managed.
The new believers must be taught to walk in love based on the love of God expressed toward him.
They must be taught to live a holy or separated life from the world based on the fact that God has already separated them from the world and has been made holy.
They must know that they are the light of the world and for that matter, must shine in good deeds.
Our conduct must reflect the message we preach. When the motivation for good conduct comes from what Jesus has made them, that is when we can say that they are growing.
This is how the apostles taught good conduct. From Titus 3 above, we can see that good works are expected of believers.
We are therefore not to ignore its importance as believers. We are the light of the world. The world must see the love and the holiness of God through us.
DO CHRISTIANS SIN AFTER SALVATION?
Believers often want to know if they can live a sinless life after salvation. The truth is that Christianity is not sinless perfection but Jesus’ perfection.
The fact remains that as he is, so are we in this World, this should be our confession and mirror every day because it is who we are.
So, is it possible for a Christian or believer to sin, miss the mark, or make mistakes after being saved?
The answer is yes but note that our old self has been crucified with Christ, the old body ruled by sin has been done away with, we can no longer be slaves to sin, Romans 6 vs 1 – 23.
Romans 6 vs 7 says that anyone who has died has been set free from sin. Verse 10 in the same Romans 6 tells us to count ourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Romans 6 vs 12 – 13 admonishes us not to offer ourselves as instruments of sin but rather to God because we have been brought from death to life.
Romans 6 vs 14 puts it this beautiful way: For sin shall no longer be our master, because we are not under the law, but under grace!
And because we are under Grace, Romans 8 vs 1 says: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
So then, when a Christian sin, does she lose his salvation, righteousness, or holiness? The answer is No because, in I John 2 vs 1- 2, the Bible says:
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Verse 2: He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
In addition, should we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? You know the answer, of course not!
Romans 6 vs 22 says that we have been set free from sin and we have now become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.
Finally, Titus 2 vs 11 – 12 puts it this way: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Verse 12: Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.
So, the grace we have received in Christ when we receive the gospel teaches us to deny ungodliness, and all worldly lust, but to live in righteousness and godliness in this World today.
The Gospel cannot teach you or make you live a lascivious life for everyone who receives the life of God has been given power to become SONS of God. Halleluiah!
My passion lies in reaching out to young adults in communities and schools, witnessing the transformative power of faith in their lives.
This blog extends my ministry, sharing insights, encouraging believers, and exploring Christ's teachings in daily life.
Welcome, Brother James.
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