Twelve Core Doctrines for Establishing a New Believer
Twelve Core Doctrines for Establishing a New Believer is a practical, Biblically grounded guide designed to help new Christian Believers build a strong foundation of faith. Through twelve essential doctrines, readers will gain a clearer understanding of salvation, faith, God’s Word, prayer, spiritual growth, Christian living, and their purpose as followers of Christ. The book is ideal for personal study, new-believer classes, small groups, and churches seeking a dependable discipleship resource.
Chapter 1
Assurance of Salvation
Discover how God’s promises provide confidence that salvation is received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, giving the Christian Believer security, peace, and hope.
Chapter 5
Love - The Evidence of a New Life in Christ
Discover how the love of Christ transforms the heart and becomes visible through compassion, forgiveness, humility, and selfless service—providing clear evidence of a genuine new life in Him.
Chapter 2
Faith in God's Word
Learn to trust the truth, authority, and promises of God’s Word, allowing Scripture to guide your beliefs, strengthen your faith, and shape your daily life.
Chapter 6
Hope - Confidence Anchored in God's Promises
Understand how Biblical hope provides steadfast confidence in God’s character, faithfulness, and promises—giving Christian Believers strength to persevere, courage to face uncertainty, and assurance for the future.
Chapter 10
Service and Spiritual Gifts
Discover how the Holy Spirit equips every Christian Believer with gifts and abilities to serve others, strengthen the church, advance God’s Kingdom, and fulfill a unique purpose within the Body of Christ.
Chapter 3
The Authority, Reliability, and Purpose of Scripture
Understand why the Bible is God’s trustworthy and authoritative Word, given to reveal His truth, and guide us for Christian living.Â
Chapter 7
Obedience - Walking Out a Transformed Life
Learn how obedience expresses our love for Christ and demonstrates the transforming power of the gospel through daily choices, faithful actions, and a life surrendered to God’s will.
Chapter 9
Fellowship - Growing Strong Together in the Body of Christ
Learn how Christian Believers grow stronger through worship, encouragement, accountability, service, and meaningful relationships within the church—supporting one another as united members of the Body of Christ.
Chapter 4
Communion with God
Learn how prayer creates a meaningful relationship with God through worship, honest communication, listening, and trust—drawing Christian Believers closer to Him and aligning their lives with His will.
Chapter 8
Spiritual Growth - Being Transformed Over Time
Discover how Christian Believers mature through God’s Word, prayer, obedience, and the work of the Holy Spirit—gradually becoming more like Christ in character, conduct, and purpose.
Chapter 12
Faithfulness and Finishing Well
Learn how Christian Believers can remain devoted to Christ throughout every season of life, fulfill their God-given purpose, and finish their journey of faith with perseverance, integrity, and lasting faithfulness.
Chapter 11
Perseverance and Spiritual Warfare
Understand how Christian Believers can remain steadfast through trials, resist the enemy, and stand firm in faith by relying on God’s strength, His Word, prayer, and the spiritual armor He provides.
A Lifelong Commitment to Discipleship
Rev. Randy Wade is a pastoral leader and author committed to the spiritual growth of New Believers. His vision is rooted in the belief that a solid foundation in biblical doctrine is the essential first step toward a life of faith and service.
The purpose and inspiration for writing Twelve Core Doctrines for Establishing a New Believer, was to provide a clear and accessible roadmap for understanding the pillars of the Christian faith. His heart for ministry is driven by a desire to equip disciples with the intellectual and spiritual tools necessary for lasting impact in their communities.
About the Author
Rev. Randy Wade has faithfully served Jesus Christ for more than fifty-six years and has devoted over fifty years to Christian ministry. Throughout that time, he has served as a Senior Pastor, Assistant Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry leader, Sunday school teacher, church musician, praise team leader, Bible teacher, and Christian songwriter. His worship music has been published on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube, and other digital streaming platforms, extending his ministry of worship beyond the local church.
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Rev. Wade is the founder of God’s Living Stream Ministries (GLSM), a Bible teaching ministry dedicated to helping people understand, apply, and faithfully teach the Word of God with clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance. His lifelong mission is to establish Christian Believers upon the unchanging authority of God’s Word so they may know Christ deeply, grow in spiritual maturity, and faithfully disciple others.
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After decades of preaching, teaching, counseling, and discipling people at every stage of their spiritual journey, Rev. Wade became convinced that one of the Church’s greatest needs is not merely making converts, but establishing disciples who are firmly grounded in Biblical truth. That conviction became the inspiration for Twelve Core Doctrines for Establishing a New Believer.
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Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. —Matthew 7:24
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A comprehensive study designed to assist pastors and church leaders to effectively teach the basic but profound Biblical truths needed for sustained spiritual growth.Â
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