Author Archives: Jonathan Kobayashi

“Will all my problems disappear now that I’m a Christian?” Now that you are a Christian, Jesus is in you and with you. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords who has all authority in heaven and on earth. You were created by Him and for Him, and you have a relationship …

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“Can I follow Jesus by myself?” When you become a Christian, the Holy Spirit brings you into the church (God’s family and Christ’s body), and you become a child of God and a member of His family. You have a new identity. [Learn more about “Becoming the New You“] So, following Jesus is a community …

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The best way to get to know Jesus better is through the Bible. Start with the Gospel of Mark (the shortest of the four Gospels), and then the Gospel of Luke. After that, read the Gospel of John, and lastly, the Gospel of Matthew. They are in the New Testament. They show you who Jesus …

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In this journey with Jesus, God will help you in all your relationships. 1. Start with Love God is love. First and foremost, God wants you to experience and enjoy His love for you. [Learn more about how to “Experience God’s Love”] Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God and love our neighbors …

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“I’m afraid that my family and friends will judge or reject me.” When you trust and choose Jesus even over your family and friends, He promises that you will never be alone (see Mark 10:30). Your family or friends may not understand or may even oppose your new faith at first. But Jesus, who is …

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