Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Crossway.org in their Open Letters series. For more on this topic see Sam Emadi’s mini-book, What Should I Do Now that I’m a Christian? in the new 9Marks Church Questions Series.
Dear Friend,
Jesus Christ rose from the dead. You now realize that this one historical fact changes everything. If Christ is risen, he must be who he says he is—the Son of God. If Christ is risen, he must be able to do what he promised—save us from our sins. If you’ve repented of your sin and you’re trusting in Christ’s work on the cross and his resurrection from the dead, you are a Christian.
So now what? What should you do in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead? Allow me to offer a few practical suggestions as you seek to follow our Lord.
NEVER GROW TIRED OF THE CROSS
Salvation is a free gift. That fact was true the moment you first believed the gospel, and it will remain true for the rest of your life. But you will struggle to believe it. In the years ahead, you may find yourself tempted to believe that even though you were saved
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