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.