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We Are 1 in Christ

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We Are 1 in Christ

📖 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 12:12 (KJV)

In the church at Corinth, believers were divided into different groups and began identifying themselves with various names (1 Corinthians 1:12–13). The same happens today — we call ourselves Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, and so on. But in reality, we all belong to Christ. These labels create separation. As new Christians, we are called to unity, not division. Jesus is not divided, and we should not be either.

Once, when applying for a license to conduct marriages, I was asked, “What is your denomination?” I responded, “We are part of the Body of Christ — we have no label, we are simply Christians.” Then they asked how many members we had. I said, “We don’t keep formal membership. Everyone who is born again is welcome. We are all equal before God.” That is the heart of New Christian Prayer Church — unity in Jesus alone.

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When we lay hands in prayer, we show that we are one in spirit. Education, wealth, or social status does not give anyone a higher place — it is only by God’s grace. As Paul said, “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10). If we are given gifts to preach or teach, it is not because we earned them — it’s all from Him.

In the early church, Peter was corrected by Paul when he made a distinction between Jewish and Gentile believers (Galatians 2:11–14). Even today, in places like India, believers still face caste-based divisions. Others may say that without confirmation, you cannot take Holy Communion. These are false ideas — true Christian teaching tells us that everyone who is born again is equal in Jesus .

Let us not participate in any tradition or ritual that causes division. As members of the New Christian Prayer Church and as new Christians, we are part of one family. We are saved by grace, not by our titles or practices. Let us remain as one, walk in love, and pray in unity.

 

Strength in Jesus: 3 Powerful Truths Every New Christian Must Know

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JUNE 18

Strength in Jesus: 3 Powerful Truths Every New Christian Must Know

“… Christ died for our sins as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and He rose again on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” — 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

As new believers, we quickly learn that true strength in Jesus starts with His ultimate sacrifice. Jesus Christ died to take away our sins and to pay the penalty we could never pay. But His death did more than just cleanse us—it empowered us.

When Jesus died, He gave us the strength to turn away from sin. Before Christ, we were weak and unable to break free from our sinful habits. But through His sacrifice, we receive not just forgiveness, but power—the strength in Jesus—to walk away from those old patterns.

Freedom from Guilt: Our Sins Are Buried

When Jesus was buried, our sins were buried with Him. That means we are no longer slaves to guilt and shame. Many people try to silence their guilty conscience by doing good works—volunteering, giving to charity, or trying to “balance the scales.” But these things, while good, cannot bring lasting peace.

Peace comes when we understand that our sin is not just forgiven—it’s buried. Every time we sin, our conscience gets weaker. Ignoring it leads to spiritual numbness. But strength in Jesus means that we no longer need to live with a heavy conscience. We are made new. As Romans 8:1 says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Living in Resurrection Power

The most beautiful truth of all is this: Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. He rose again on the third day, and that resurrection power is now available to us. When we struggle with temptation or feel like giving up, we don’t have to rely on human strength alone.

Reading the Bible and doing good deeds are important, but they are not enough without Jesus living in us. We must ask for the strength in Jesus through prayer and faith. As Matthew 7:7 reminds us, “Ask and it will be given to you.” And Matthew 6:33 encourages us to seek God’s kingdom first—not earthly things, but spiritual strength and righteousness.

A Daily New Christian Prayer for Strength

As a church that teaches new believers how to grow in Christ, we encourage everyone to begin each day with a simple yet powerful prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I believe in Your death, burial, and resurrection. I ask for Your resurrection power to live in me today. Help me walk in Your strength, turn from sin, and live for You. Amen.”

This is what we call a new Christian prayer—not just a habit, but a heartfelt desire for strength, purity, and service to God.

At New Christian Prayer Church we believe that the strength in Jesus gives us everything we need for life and godliness. As Colossians 3:1–3 teaches, when we are united with Christ, we begin to set our hearts on things above—not on earthly things. Our priorities change. Our love for worldly pleasures fades. We hunger to understand His will, serve Him more deeply, and live in His truth.

A Final Word on Strength in Jesus

The journey of a new Christian is not always easy, but it is always worth it. When we walk with Jesus, we walk in strength—not our own, but His. His death brings us forgiveness. His burial removes our guilt. And His resurrection empowers us to live a transformed life.

So today, hold on to the unshakable strength in Jesus. Let Him lead you. Let Him renew you. And most of all, let Him live through you.