Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil — the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.
congratu
lations!
congratulations!
All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
Ephesians 2:1-5
Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil — the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.
All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)
Ephesians 2:1-5
But God is so rich in mercy,
and he loved us so much,
that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)
you’ve received jesus into your heart.
you’ve started your friendship with him.
it’s the best decision you can ever make!
but like all other relationships,
your friendship with jesus grows as you get to know him and spend time with him.
here are some ways to continue
on this journey.
your journey begins!
your journey begins!
you’ve received jesus
into your heart.
you’ve started your friendship with him.
it’s the Greatest decision you can ever make!
but like all other relationships,
your friendship with jesus grows as you get to know him and spend time with him.
here are some ways to continue
on this journey.
let us know
you accepted jesus’
invitation to be your friend.
we want to get in touch, pray with you and for you, encourage you
find out how we can best help you on your journey, and do what we can to
help set you up for the best start to your friendship with jesus.
why not get in touch with them now to let them know about your decision?
give them a call, send them a message, leave a dm, organise a catch up…
ask if they would walk with you in this journey.
is there someone in your life
who may be able to walk alongside you as you start your journey with jesus?
resources from friend to me (COMING SOON)
resources from no greater love (coming soon)
find an alpha space near me*
you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself!
want to learn more about what friendship with jesus means?
tell someone
tell someone
you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself!
is there someone in
your life who may be able to walk alongside you as you start your journey with jesus?
why not get in touch with them now to
let them know about your decision?
give them a call, send them a message,
leave a dm, organise a catch up…
ask them to walk with you in this journey.
let us know you
accepted jesus’ invitation
to be your friend.
we want to get in touch, pray with you and for you, encourage you, find out how we can best help you on your journey, and do what we can to help set you up for the best start to your friendship with jesus.
want to learn more about what friendship with jesus means?
resources from friend to me (the song on this website)
resources from no greater love (coming soon)
find an alpha space near me*
praying is talking to God. Like talking to a friend.
Thank Him for what he’s done and what he’s doing in your life.
you can Talk to him about anything!
the simple things like your day and the spaces that you’re going into
the things that weigh on you, the big decisions you have to make, the things you care about and the ones you worry about.
the desires that you have in your heart. the dreams that you have for your life.
the people you love. the people that are being a bit of a pain. the people that you want to help but can’t, or don’t know how to.
Ask Him for wisdom, joy, strength, provision — everything that you need.
about the things you talked to him about.
he may have things that he wants to tell you —
whether in response to what you said,
or just things that he wants to share with you.
just like how friends talk to each other.
God wants to hear from you, and he also wants to speak to you.
also pause and let God speak to you.
Pray every day
Pray every day
praying is talking to God.
Like talking to a friend.
Thank Him for
what he’s done and
what he’s doing in your life.
you can Talk to him
about anything!
the simple things
like your day,
the spaces you’re going into,
the things that weigh on you,
the big decisions,
the things you care about,
the ones you worry about.
the desires in your heart.
the dreams for your life.
the people you love.
the people who may be a bit
of a pain atm.
the people you want to help
but can’t, or don’t know how.
Ask Him for wisdom, joy,
strength, provision —
everything that you need.
pause and
let God
speak to you
about the things you
talked to him about.
he may have things that
he wants to tell you —
whether in response to
what you said, or just things
that he wants to share
with you.
just like how friends
talk to each other.
God wants to hear from you,
and he also wants to
speak to you.
one way that God speaks to us is through the bible, which is the
written word of God.
the bible helps us get to know God.
and as we get to know him,
we also come to know the plans, purpose and promises that he has
for our lives.
for your life.
unlike any other book,
the bible is still alive and active.
it speaks to you.
it reads you.
it helps you to see god,
and it helps you to see you —
the way God sees you,
loves you, knows you.
read the bible
read
the
bible
one way that God speaks
to us is through the bible,
which is the written
word of God.
the bible helps us
get to know God.
and as we get to know him,
we also come to know the
plans, purpose and promises that he has for our lives.
for your life.
unlike any other book,
the bible is still alive and active.
it speaks to you.
it reads you.
it helps you to see god,
and it helps you to see you —
the way God sees you,
loves you, knows you.
remain
in me, and my words
remain in you
remain in me, and
my words remain in you
- jesus (john 15:7)
- jesus (john 15:7)
(a prayer guide if you would like one)
God, thank you for your word.
i want to grow close to you.
i want to know you.
i want to be more like you.
as i read your word, help me to see you,
and help me to see myself the way you see me,
and also to see the world around me the way you see.
help me to trust in you and in every word you say.
help me to leave behind anything that you say to leave here with you.
help me to live my days according to how you want me to live.
i want to hear you speak to me like a friend would.
thank you that like a friend, you are here with me.
help me to stay and to wait on you.
i know that there are things that you want to show me.
your word is my treasure, i hide it deep in my heart
help me be quick to respond when i hear you speak.
help me to remain in you, and for your words to remain in me.
amen.
remove any distractions
pray before you start
how to read the bible
how to read
the bible
remove any distractions
pray before you start
a prayer guide
(if you would like one)
God,
thank you for your word.
i want to grow close to you.
i want to know you.
i want to be more like you.
as i read your word,
help me to see:
to see you,
to see myself and the world around me the way you see.
help me to trust in you
and in every word you say.
help me to leave behind
anything that you say to
leave here with you.
help me to live my days
the way you want me to live.
i want to hear you speak
to me like a friend would.
thank you that like a friend,
you are here with me. help me
to stay and to wait on you.
i know there are things
that you want to show me.
your word is my treasure,
i hide it deep in my heart.
help me be quick to respond
when i hear you speak.
help me to remain in you, and
for your words to
remain in me.
amen.
the bible is like a collection of letters, books, poetry, sayings. these are written by many different people as god inspired them.
so the bible is not read from page 1 to the last page, unlike story books, textbooks, novels, and other non-fiction books.
many people starting a friendship with jesus find the book of john to be a Good place to start
the book of john talks about who jesus is,
what he’s done for you, and is written to help people answer the question: “do you believe in Jesus?”wherever you choose to start, read the verses, pause to understand what it is saying, and make note of anything that you notice.
when something stands out to you, ask god how it applies to your life. you can also study it further and journal what god shows you.
4. finish in prayer
3. read
3. read
the bible is like a collection of letters, books, poetry, sayings. these are written by many different people as god
inspired them.so the bible is not read from page 1 to the last page, unlike story books, textbooks, novels, and other non-fiction books.
many people starting a friendship with jesus find the book of john to be a Good place to start.
the book of john talks
about who jesus is,
what he’s done for you, and
is written to help people
answer the question:
“do you believe in Jesus?”wherever you choose to start, read the verses, pause to understand what it is saying, and make note of anything
that you notice.when something stands out to you, ask god how it applies to your life. you can also study it further and journal what
god shows you.
4. finish in prayer
friendship with jesus is not meant
to be done alone.
the bible talks about the church as the body of christ — a community of people who have become friends with jesus coming together to
worship jesus,
learn from the bible,
grow together, pray for one another
and support one another.
a church that believes in the bible is where you can be discipled, encouraged and equipped for your journey with God.
find a church
find a church
friendship with jesus is not meant to be done alone.
the bible says the church is the body of christ — people who have become friends with jesus coming together
to worship jesus,
learn from the bible,
grow together,
pray for one another
and support one another.
a church that believes in
the bible is where you can
be discipled, encouraged and equipped for your journey with God.
a church is also where you can talk to someone about getting baptised.
jesus talked about being born again
by water and by the holy spirit.
water baptism is telling the world about the undeserving love from God that you have received, and a public declaration that
"I choose to follow Jesus."
a church is also where you can talk to someone about getting baptised.
jesus talked about being born again by water and by the holy spirit.
water baptism is telling the world about the greatest love you have received, and a public declaration that
"I choose to follow Jesus."
just like friends get to know
each other better with time,
your friendship with jesus grows as you get to know him and spend time with him.
find people in your world who are a few steps ahead of you in this journey and invite them to help you grow in your relationship with god.
there are resources that can help you grow in your relationship with God: resources from friend to me & no greater love (coming soon)
alpha* is a space where people can explore christianity,
ask questions and meet others on the same journey
grow in your relationship with God
grow in
your
relationship
with God
just like friends get to know
each other better with time,
your friendship with jesus grows as you get to know him and spend time with him.
find people in your world who are a few steps ahead of you
in this journey. invite them to help you grow in your friendship with god.
there are resources that can help you grow in your relationship with God: resources from friend to me & no greater love (coming soon). alpha* is a space where people can explore christianity, ask questions and meet others on the same journey.