As a new Christian, it is important that you start reading the Bible so that you can learn more about God, and his son Jesus. Start by reading one of the following books (Mathew, Mark, Luke or John). These books are in the New Testament of the Bible and they tell us about Jesus' life, death and resurrection and his ministry here on earth. 

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You may be able to get a copy of a Bible from your local church or you could go to the Bible Society website at https://biblesociety.org.nz/discover-the-bible/the-bible-good-for-life/

for free Bible resources

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Prayer is also an important part of your Christian journey. You can pray to Jesus at anytime, anywhere and he will listen. 

Think of Jesus as a friend who you can have a conversation with. You can talk to him about anything and everything that is on your mind. 

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Jesus also showed us how to pray by giving us a special prayer. So, if you don't know how to pray, you could always pray this prayer. This prayer is commonly called "The Lord's prayer." It goes as follows:

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"Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be your name, May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours are the kingdom, the power and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen."

When you become a new Christian, it is also important to meet regularly with other Christians. There are lots of different Christian churches in New Zealand and in other countries and communities around the world. You may not always find that the first church you go to is the right fit for you, but we encourage you to keep on trying out different churches until you find the right one.

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You may also be able to find an Alpha course in your area or join an Alpha course on-line. Alpha courses are a great way to learn more about the Christian faith in a safe environment.

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To learn more about Alpha go to https://www.alpha.org.nz/#

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