That just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4 (NKJV)
When we accept Christ as our Saviour and Lord, we are forgiven all of our past mistakes and sin, and we instantly receive a new nature inside us: the nature of God. However, our minds still carry old memories, desires and habits, so it’s crucial that we renew our minds in God’s Word.
That’s why the Bible warns us to guard our hearts with all diligence—from deceptions that come from other people or our own thought lives. Feeding on God’s Word will reveal if we have any wrong belief systems, and it readies our heart with truth, helping us to stand strong in the understanding of this salvation Jesus Christ has provided for us!
Every person walking the planet is autonomous, meaning that each can choose to believe whatever they want. However, every belief has an accompanying consequence, so we need to use caution! Jesus said, “According to your faith, let it be to you” (Matthew 9:29). Notice He didn’t say “correct faith.” The key is to believe truth. If you believe a lie, your faith in that lie will cause you to move toward it.
By studying God’s Word, you can begin to experience the great consequences of believing that God loves you, His Word is true, and that the Lord Jesus has provided a way to bring you into fellowship with God and make you a new creation in Christ. The more you believe and meditate upon these truths in your heart, the freer you will be to live the amazing new life the Lord Jesus provided for you!