Start Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity - Paperback

by Krisan Marotta (Author)

Start Strong is a step-by-step, Scripture-based Bible study for new believers, designed to help you understand the gospel, grow in faith, and follow Jesus in everyday life.

Already have a Bible? Great. This book helps you make sense of what you're reading and build a solid foundation, without assuming you already know the Christian vocabulary.

Who is Start Strong for

• New believers who want a clear, guided introduction to Christianity.
• Curious seekers who want clarity on what Christians actually believe.
• Mentors pastors, and leaders looking for a ready-to-use discipleship resource (one-on-one or group).

What it covers

• The essentials of the Christian faith: sin, salvation, grace, faith, repentance, and assurance.
• How to grow spiritually: the Holy Spirit, hope, wisdom, and living for Christ.
• Real-life questions: how faith connects to relationships, sex, work, and money.

How to use it

• On your own: Read a chapter, then work through the "See for Yourself" passages and optional workbook.
• One-on-one: Read with a friend or mentor and use the discussion questions for weekly conversations.
• Small group/class: Teach it as a new-believer track or foundations class using the free lesson plans and optional workbook.
• Homeschool/youth: Assign a chapter, use the lesson plans or discussion questions to discuss the key idea, then use the middle/high school quizzes to review and reinforce understanding.

Note: This isn't an academic theology textbook. It's a beginner-friendly guide that stays anchored in Scripture and focuses on the foundations you need first.

About the Author: Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is known for clear, verse-by-verse Bible teaching. With over 40 years of Bible study, her work reaches over 50,000 listeners per year in 150+ countries.