In it you discovered the greatest news you could ever receive—that God has forgiven your sins through Jesus's sacrificial death, and has reconciled you to Himself through Jesus's resurrection. This awesome news is called the Gospel. But it's only awesome to those who accept it and believe in it by turning their lives over to Jesus and away from sin. At the end of this tract, there was a prayer of commitment to that. If you prayed it and meant it from the heart, you made the most important decision of your life, because nothing's more important than where you'll spend eternity. One of the many awesome things you'll come to know about God is that He wants the very best for you, not just for eternity, but also now, here on earth. It's human nature to think we know what's best for us, but it's God's nature to truly know what's best for us, because only He can see the big picture. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good. And that's why you can trust Him with your life. When you trust in God's son Jesus as the only way to Heaven, you're also trusting in Him as the only way to live. God will start changing your life in extraordinary ways by giving you these three P's:

First, His PEACE. God cares about us deeply in our daily life. He knows the stress, worry, and anxiety we face on a daily basis. But, he instructs us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7). So no matter what predicament you find yourself in, even if it makes no sense why you should be calm, surrender your wants and worries to Him in a prayer, and He will gladly grant you that peace. And although you may not see the good in a particular situation, know that "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God...." (Romans 8:28).

Second, His POWER. The God who created the universe, who in His son Jesus calmed a storm with a single word, and healed thousands of people simply by the utterance of His voice or the touch of His hand—this God shares His power with you. Jesus told His disciples, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20). Again, if it wasn't enough that He changed our eternal destination from Hell to Heaven, He also supplies us His power to do great and amazing things that will have an impact here on earth and for eternity. Apostle Paul expressed the energizing confidence he found in Jesus, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). As you turn your life over to Jesus, you'll find that He is "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" (Ephesians 3:20).

Third, His PURPOSE. Imagine how meaningless life would be without purpose? But God gives you His grand purpose for your life, for you are "...called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). You now not only have His power, but power with a purpose! And while it may entail many details over many years, God's purpose for you can be summed up in 7 words: "To know Him and make Him known." To know God may sound like an impossible, ethereal task, but it is not. You already know more about God than most people in the world. But to know Him and not just know about Him is a gradual process, just as is knowing a friend or spouse. Think of how you've come to know your best friend over the years—conversations, hanging out, acts of service, reading each other's Facebook posts =), etc. While God doesn't have a Facebook page (well I see He does have a fan page), He did finish authoring an autobiography almost 2000 years ago called the Bible. When you read the Bible, you'll discover His character, such as His goodness and faithfulness, and how's He's saved and transformed millions of lives. You'll learn of His great love for us and discover His promises to those who follow Him, and even experience these promises coming true in your own life. You'll find priceless instructions for your life and how, when you apply them, He takes you farther and farther away from your old life of sins that harmed you and others, and closer and closer to a life of complete satisfaction in Him. You also have a direct line to God now, meaning you can talk to Him anytime and anywhere through prayer. In all these things, you'll come to know Him not just as a Savior but also as Lord and friend. Finally, if you haven't heard enough good news by now, God gives you a vast support network of fellow believers who will help you grow in your faith. This body of believers is called the Body of Christ, or the Church. And just as no member of a body can function on its own, you need the church to help you live your new life and grow. As Apostle Peter one of the early church fathers said, "Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one another" (Hebrews 10:25). As for "making him known," This will naturally occur as your life changes and those around you take notice and wonder what's brought about the change in you. Soon, you'll be able to tell them not what, but who. You'll be able to share with them the Gospel. And maybe through you, your family and friends will be saved and go to Heaven too. In fact, you can start praying for them now.

God is a God of love. Therefore, He is a God of relationships. He loves you so much that He has always wanted to build a relationship with you, which He initiated by sending his Son Jesus Christ for you. Your next step as a new believer, or Christian, is to grow in your relationship with God by obtaining a Bible, and getting plugged in a local church that teaches the Bible. There are many different versions of the Bible, but let me recommend three that are closest to the original ancient manuscripts—the English Standard Version (ESV), New American Standard Bible (NASB), and New King James Version (NKJV). Amazon.com has hundreds to choose from. Ones with commentaries are also helpful i.e. MacArthur Study Bible. There are also many different versions of churches. But let me recommend to you a few in particular that are truly Gospel-centered: Churches planted by Sovereign Grace Ministries. There are of course many more than these in your area, but you'll have to do research on whether the church is teaching the true God. I suggest at least reading this Statement of Faith as a guideline for what the church should be teaching, because unfortunately there are a lot of churches out there who teach a different God from the God of the Bible. Find a church that considers themselves "Evangelical," "Baptist," or "Non-denominational." Any other label/denomination is likely to have errors in their doctrine. Another gauge is if you hear the three words "gospel," "grace," and "glory" a lot throughout their sermons, then they're probably preaching the truth!

As you can see, this website's still in the works. But feel free to explore it. My goal for this section was to help guide new believers like you in the right direction. I was in your shoes almost 10 years ago and it would've been helpful for me to discover some of these key bible verses and doctrines early on. Finally, although I haven't met you in person, I'd like to pray for you as you start your new walk with God.

"Father God, I thank you for the new believers who may be reading this right now. I thank you for how you loved them so much that you sent your son Jesus to the cross to die for them, that their sins would be forgiven, and for raising Jesus back to life, that they would be raised to a new life and new relationship with you God. Remind them daily of this profound truth and grant that they always be in awe of it. Guide them in the study of your Word, the Bible, and lead them to a church that will help them grow in their walk with you. I pray this in Jesus's name. Amen."

God bless you and keep you, all the days of your life.