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Beginning With Christ
Explore foundational passages for someone beginning to follow Jesus.
Beginning With Christ
Explore foundational passages for someone beginning to follow Jesus.
Read the passages in your Bible. Pause, skip, revisit or restart at your own pace; completion is optional and private on this device.
1. Grace and faith About 8 minutes
Read: Ephesians 2:1–10
Paul describes salvation as God’s gift and connects new life with good works prepared by God.
Reflect
Which part is described as God’s gift, and what follows from it?
Apply
Read the passage slowly and distinguish the gift from its fruit.
Optional prayer
Thank God for His grace and ask for help to walk in the good works He gives.
2. A new direction About 9 minutes
Read: Colossians 3:1–17
Paul connects life in Christ with putting away harmful conduct and putting on compassion, forgiveness and love.
Reflect
Which old practices are put off, and what qualities are put on?
Apply
Choose one practical expression of compassion or truthful speech.
Optional prayer
Ask for help to live with patience and love.
3. Keep growing About 9 minutes
Read: 2 Peter 1:3–11
Peter encourages growth in qualities that accompany faith and recalls God’s provision.
Reflect
What does Peter say God has provided, and which qualities are named?
Apply
Choose one quality to consider in prayer this week without turning it into a score.
Optional prayer
Ask God to help you grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Reading guidance & reflection
Understand
Ephesians 2:1–10 explains our need for God's mercy and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:1–17 calls believers to leave sinful practices behind and grow in compassion, forgiveness and love. Second Peter 1:3–11 encourages growth in faith, knowledge, self-control and love through what God has given. These readings help you begin following Christ with dependence on His grace. Good works are the fruit of new life, not the price of salvation.