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New to Christianity: 10 Books to Help You Find Your Feet

Reassuring beginner guide for someone who has recently come to faith or is exploring seriously. Include books that explain basics without jargon.

Colin Campbell
By Colin Campbell

So, you're new to faith. Maybe you came to faith in Jesus last week, last month, or you're still working out what that even means. Wherever you are, welcome.

Starting out can feel a bit like moving to a new place — exciting, but also a little overwhelming. New language, new habits, new community. The good news? You don't have to work it all out alone. We've pulled together ten great books to help you settle in, grow steadily, and help you to love Jesus a little more each day.

For Daily Encouragement

Every Day With Jesus For New Christians by Selwyn Hughes. Think of this as a friendly voice in your pocket. Short, daily readings that build real habits of faith without overwhelming you — perfect for those first uncertain weeks.

First 30 Days Of Walking With Jesus by Carrie Grant and David Grant. A month-long companion designed specifically for brand-new believers. Warm, practical, and honest, it walks alongside you through the questions and ‘firsts’ of early faith.

Faith Habits And How To Form Them by Emma Timms. Faith isn't just something you believe — it's something you practice. This book offers gentle, doable ways to build habits that will carry you well beyond the first excitement of getting started.

For Getting to Know Your Bible

Know Your Bible by George Knight and Paul Kent. The Bible is a big book made up of lots of smaller ones, and this handy guide breaks each one down simply — what it's about, why it matters, and where to find it.

“I'm new to Christianity and have found it quite a challenge navigating my way around the Bible, but this little book has helped me a lot. I highly recommend it.” - Andrew, Eden Customer Review

The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense Of Life by Andrew Ollerton. If you've ever felt lost in the Bible's bigger picture, this book connects the dots. It shows how every part of Scripture fits into one great, unfolding story — and how your story fits in too. ‘Honest, revealing insight into the bestselling book of all time.’ - Bear Grylls

First Steps: Basic Bible Studies For Christians by John S. Robertshaw.

A clear, no-nonsense set of studies for anyone wanting to dig into the Bible for the first time, one manageable step at a time.

For Understanding the Bigger Story

The Greatest Story Ever Told by Bear Grylls.

Adventurer Bear Grylls brings his trademark honesty and grit to the story of Jesus, making it feel as thrilling and real as it actually is.

“I literally couldn't put this down…A fabulous book full of little insights and sensitively written. It brings the Bible and Jesus to life.” - Victoria, Eden Customer Review

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.

A true story of courage, forgiveness and faith under unimaginable pressure. Corrie ten Boom's account of surviving the Holocaust is a powerful, moving picture of what trusting God can look like in the hardest of times.

For Learning to Pray and Grow

How To Pray: A Simple Guide For Normal People by Pete Greig.

Prayer doesn't need fancy words or perfect posture. Pete Greig offers a refreshingly honest, practical guide to talking to God - written for real people with real distractions and doubts.

Practicing The Way by John Mark Comer A thoughtful guide to what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life — not just believing the right things, but becoming the kind of person shaped by Him.


However you got here, you don’t have to figure this out on your own. Pick a book, take it slowly, and ask God to apply its wisdom as you take these first steps of faith. Explore the full New to Faith collection at eden.co.uk.