“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”
— Colossians 2:6
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Welcome to the Journey
If you have recently placed your faith in Jesus Christ, you have begun the greatest journey anyone can ever take. Following Jesus is more than making a decision or joining a church. It is entering a new relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
This workbook is designed to give you a biblical foundation for your new life in Christ. Work through each lesson slowly. Read the Scriptures, answer the questions honestly, and talk through what you are learning with a mature Christian, pastor, or mentor.
The goal is not simply to know more about Christianity. The goal is to know Christ, follow Christ, become like Christ, and help others follow Christ.
Memory Verse
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”
— Colossians 2:6
How to Use This Workbook
- Read the Bible passages before or during each lesson.
- Complete the fill-in-the-blank section without worrying about getting every answer perfect.
- Discuss the questions with your mentor, small group, or another mature believer.
- Write down what God is teaching you in the notes section.
- Complete the “This Week” actions before moving to the next lesson.
Assurance of Salvation
When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, we can have confidence that we belong to Him—not because we are perfect, but because God is faithful.
Key Scriptures
John 3:16; John 5:24; John 10:27–29; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:38–39; Ephesians 2:8–9; 1John 5:11–13
What the Bible Teaches
Many new believers struggle with the question, “Am I really saved?” Our assurance does not rest on our feelings. Feelings change; God’s Word does not.
Salvation is God’s work from beginning to end. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We do not earn salvation by being good enough, and we do not keep ourselves saved by becoming perfect.
When we trust Christ, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life. This does not mean we will never sin again. It means our relationship with God has changed. We now belong to Him, and the Holy Spirit begins transforming our lives.
There will be days when you feel close to God and days when you do not. Do not measure God’s faithfulness by your feelings. Measure it by His promises.
Memory Verse
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”
— 1John 5:13
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Salvation is by through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Our assurance rests on God’s , not our performance.
- According to 1John 5:13, believers can that they have eternal life.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Baptism
Baptism is an act of obedience and a public declaration that we have placed our faith in Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:38–41; Acts 8:35–39; Romans 6:3–4; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12
What the Bible Teaches
Jesus commanded His followers to be baptized. Baptism does not earn our salvation. We are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Baptism is an outward expression of the inward change God has begun. Going beneath the water points to our identification with Christ in His death and burial. Coming out of the water pictures new life.
Baptism publicly says, “I belong to Jesus.” It is an act of obedience, identification, and testimony.
Memory Verse
“We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead, we too might walk in newness of life.”
— Romans 6:4
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Jesus commanded His followers to .
- Baptism is an outward expression of an change.
- Baptism publicly declares, “I to Jesus.”
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
God the Father
Through Jesus Christ, we can know God not only as Creator and Lord, but as our loving heavenly Father.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 6:9–13; Matthew 7:7–11; John 1:12–13; John 14:6–11; Romans 8:14–17; Galatians 4:4–7 1Peter 5:6–7
What the Bible Teaches
God is the Creator, Lord, and King of all creation. He is holy, righteous, powerful, wise, and completely trustworthy. But for those who belong to Christ, He is also Father.
Some people have difficulty understanding God as Father because their experience with an earthly father may have been painful or disappointing. God, however, is the perfect Father.
He loves His children, listens to them, provides for them, disciplines them for their good, and welcomes them when they come to Him. Because of Jesus, we can approach God with confidence.
Memory Verse
“You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!””
— Romans 8:15
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- God is the perfect .
- Through Christ, believers become children of .
- Because of Jesus, we can approach God with .
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who died for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life.
Key Scriptures
John 1:1–14; John 3:16; John 10:10–11; John 14:6; 1Corinthians 15:3–4; Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:15–20
What the Bible Teaches
Christianity is not primarily about a list of rules. It is about a Person—Jesus Christ.
Jesus was born into the world, lived a sinless life, taught God’s truth, demonstrated God’s love, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and physically rose from the dead.
His death was not an accident. He willingly gave His life as the sacrifice for our sin. His resurrection demonstrated His victory over sin and death.
Jesus is not simply a good teacher or religious leader. He is Lord. To follow Jesus means to trust Him, love Him, obey Him, and increasingly become like Him.
Memory Verses
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
— John 14:6
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Jesus is the of God.
- Jesus died on the cross for our .
- Jesus rose from the dead, demonstrating His victory over sin and .
- Following Jesus means trusting Him, loving Him, and Him.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit lives within every believer and helps us know God, understand His Word, resist sin, and live for Christ.
Key Scriptures
John 14:16–17; John 14:26; John 16:7–15; Romans 8:9–14; Galatians 5:16–25; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 5:18
What the Bible Teaches
The Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an influence. He is God. When we trust Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live within us.
He teaches us, guides us, convicts us of sin, comforts us, helps us understand God’s Word, and gives us spiritual strength.
Galatians 5 describes the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Christian growth is not simply trying harder to behave better. It is learning to surrender ourselves to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to transform us.
Memory Verse
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”
— Galatians 5:25
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- The Holy Spirit is not merely a force; He is .
- When we trust Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to within us.
- Galatians 5 describes the of the Spirit.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
God’s Grace, Truth, and Promises
God’s grace gives us what we do not deserve, God’s truth shows us what is right, and God’s promises give us confidence to trust Him.
Key Scriptures
John 1:14; John 1:16–17; Romans 3:23–24; 2Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 2:11–12; Hebrews 4:14–16
What the Bible Teaches
Grace means that God gives us His undeserved favor. We could never earn salvation. God freely provided it through Jesus Christ.
Truth tells us who God is, who we are, what sin is, and how we are to live. God’s promises remind us that He can be trusted.
Grace does not give us permission to continue living in sin. Instead, grace teaches us to live differently. The more we understand God’s grace, the more we should desire to obey Him.
Memory Verse
“All the promises of God find their Yes in Him.”
— 2Corinthians 1:20
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Grace is God’s favor toward us.
- God’s shows us what is right.
- God’s promises remind us that He can be .
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
The Word of God
The Bible is God’s Word and is essential for knowing God, growing spiritually, and learning how to live.
Key Scriptures
Psalm 119:9–11; Psalm 119:105; Matthew 4:4; 2Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22–25; 1Peter 2:2
What the Bible Teaches
A new believer needs spiritual nourishment just as a newborn baby needs physical nourishment. God has given us His Word for that purpose.
The Bible teaches us who God is, reveals Jesus Christ, exposes sin, gives wisdom, provides encouragement, and equips us to live faithfully.
Do not read the Bible merely to complete a reading plan. Read it to know God and respond to what He says.
A simple way to begin is: Read it. Understand it. Apply it. Ask what the passage says, what it teaches about God and yourself, and whether there is something you need to believe, change, obey, or do.
Memory Verse
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- The Bible is Word.
- God’s Word is described as a lamp to my .
- James 1 calls us not only to hear God’s Word, but to it.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Prayer
Prayer is our opportunity to communicate with God—to worship Him, thank Him, confess our sins, bring Him our needs, and seek His will.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 6:5–13; Philippians 4:6–7; 1Thessalonians 5:16–18; Hebrews 4:16; James 5:16; 1John 5:14–15
What the Bible Teaches
Prayer is not a religious performance. It is relationship. God invites His children to come to Him.
We can talk to Him about everything: our fears, needs, failures, decisions, relationships, struggles, hopes, and dreams.
Prayer is not about getting God to give us everything we want. Prayer is learning to trust God and align our hearts with His will.
A simple pattern is: Praise—thank God for who He is. Confession—admit your sins honestly. Thanksgiving—thank God for His blessings. Requests—bring your needs and the needs of others to Him.
Memory Verse
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
— Philippians 4:6
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Prayer is not merely a religious performance; it is .
- In prayer we can bring our needs and the needs of to God.
- Prayer helps us learn to trust God and seek His .
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Fellowship: The Church
Following Jesus is not meant to be done alone. Every believer needs the fellowship, encouragement, teaching, accountability, and ministry of the body of Christ.
Key Scriptures
Acts 2:42–47; Romans 12:4–8; 1Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–16; Hebrews 10:24–25; 1Peter 4:10–11
What the Bible Teaches
When we become followers of Jesus, we become part of His family. The church is not merely a building or a weekly service. The church is the people of God.
God designed believers to encourage one another, worship together, learn God’s Word together, serve together, pray together, bear one another’s burdens, and reach others with the gospel.
You need other believers, and other believers need you. Find a local church where God’s Word is faithfully taught, Jesus is honored, people are loved, and believers are equipped to serve.
Memory Verse
“Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.”
— Hebrews 10:24–25
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- The church is not merely a building; it is the of God.
- Believers are called to encourage one .
- God has given every believer opportunities to others.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Forgiveness
Because God has forgiven us through Christ, we are called to forgive others.
Key Scriptures
Psalm 103:10–12; Matthew 6:14–15; Matthew 18:21–35; Ephesians 4:31–32; Colossians 3:12–13; 1John 1:9
What the Bible Teaches
Every Christian is a forgiven person. We have sinned against God, yet He offers forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
Because we have received such great forgiveness, God calls us to extend forgiveness to others.
Forgiveness does not mean pretending something did not happen. It does not mean consequences disappear or that trust is automatically restored.
Forgiveness means releasing our personal debt and refusing to live in bitterness and revenge. Sometimes forgiveness is a decision we must make repeatedly as we allow God to heal our hearts.
Memory Verse
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Every Christian is a person.
- God calls us to forgive others as He has us.
- Forgiveness does not mean pretending something did not .
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Stewardship
Everything we have belongs to God, and He calls us to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us.
Key Scriptures
Psalm 24:1; Matthew 6:19–21; Matthew 25:14–30; Luke 16:10–13; 1Corinthians 4:1–2; 2Corinthians 9:6–8; 1Peter 4:10–11
What the Bible Teaches
Stewardship means managing something that belongs to someone else. Everything we have ultimately belongs to God—our time, money, abilities, possessions, relationships, and influence.
God does not ask us merely to give Him whatever is left over. He calls us to recognize that everything belongs to Him and to use what He has entrusted to us for His glory.
Stewardship includes generosity, but it is bigger than money. Ask: How am I using my time for God? How am I using my abilities? How am I using my resources? How am I using my influence?
Memory Verse
“It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
— 1Corinthians 4:2
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Everything we have ultimately belongs to .
- A steward manages what belongs to .
- Faithfulness matters more than how we have.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
Making Disciples
Jesus did not call us only to become disciples. He called us to make disciples.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 4:19; Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46–49; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16; 2Corinthians 5:17–21
What the Bible Teaches
The Christian life does not end with “I am saved.” Jesus calls us to follow Him and help others follow Him.
Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His followers what we call the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...”
Making disciples begins with sharing the gospel. The gospel is the good news that although we are sinners separated from God, Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose again, and offers forgiveness and eternal life to everyone who believes in Him.
We do not have to be professional preachers to share the gospel. We can tell people what our life was like before Christ, how we came to trust Christ, and what Jesus is doing in our life now.
Discipleship goes beyond evangelism. Jesus commanded us to teach people to obey everything He commanded. So a disciple makes disciples.
Memory Verse
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’”
— Matthew 28:18–20
Study & Apply
Fill in the Blanks
- Jesus commanded His followers to make .
- The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:.
- The gospel is the news about Jesus Christ.
- A disciple not only follows Jesus but helps follow Jesus.
Discussion & Reflection
This Week
My Notes
A Simple Plan for Daily Growth
- READ GOD’S WORD
- Start with one chapter a day. Ask what the passage teaches you about God, yourself, and how you should live.
- PRAY
- Talk with God every day. Bring Him your praise, confession, thanksgiving, questions, needs, and decisions.
- WORSHIP
- Give God praise for who He is and what He has done.
- FELLOWSHIP
- Spend time regularly with other believers. Give and receive encouragement.
- OBEY
- When God shows you something in His Word, respond to it.
- SERVE
- Look for opportunities to bless others with your time, abilities, and resources.
- SHARE
- Tell someone what Jesus has done for you.
- MAKE DISCIPLES
- Help another person take their next step toward Jesus.
My Weekly Rhythm
Remember: Keep Following Jesus
You are not expected to become a mature Christian overnight. Growth takes time. There will be victories and failures, questions and answers, difficult seasons and joyful seasons.
- When you fall, get back up.
- When you sin, confess it.
- When you are confused, seek God’s Word.
- When you are discouraged, seek Christian fellowship.
- When you are afraid, pray.
- When you do not know what to do, follow Jesus.
And remember the promise of Philippians 1:6:
“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:6
The God who saved you is the God who will continue to work in you.
Keep following Jesus.
Keep growing.
Keep trusting.
And one day, help someone else begin the journey.
Discipleship Mentor Notes
Use this page if a pastor, mentor, small-group leader, or mature believer is walking through the workbook with you.