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The Blueprint for the Christian Life

What do I do after believing in Jesus?

July 21, 2019 • Andy Davis

Many Christians think spiritual growth happens automatically. They go to church as much as they can while assuming they will start becoming like Jesus. However, this just isn't the case, spiritual growth does not happen automatically. The Christian life must be nurtured. But how?

The Beginning of the Christian Life

July 7, 2019 • Andy Davis

Jesus makes a radical difference in the lives of those who offer a genuine commitment to Him. So drastic is this difference that Jesus describes it as being born a second time, a completely new life begins. At the heart of this change is a change of identity from the old self to the new self.

The Battle for the Christian Life

July 14, 2019 • Andy Davis

Those who start living for Jesus soon realize it is a struggle to do what Jesus wants. Why is that? When a person grows spiritually, should they expect the struggle to go away? Followers of Jesus discover they are caught between the old self and the new self. What does life in the middle look like?

The Book of the Christian Life

July 28, 2019 • Andy Davis

Reading the Bible consistently is a challenge. Even if someone wants to read the Bible, it can be a struggle to get anything meaningful out of it. It is easy to end up with more questions than answers. Plus, the Bible is probably the longest book we will ever read. It takes a lot of time, energy, and concentration to read the Bible cover to cover. Why should I sacrifice my time to read the Bible?