Made New: Brought From Death to Life by Matthew Allen

You made the decision. Now what? Made New is for the new Christian quietly asking, "What just happened to me?"

Made New: Brought From Death to Life is a 13-lesson workbook by Matthew Allen for people in their first year of faith. It's the opening study in the My First Year in Christ series.

How This Study Helps

Nobody warns you about the confusion that can follow conversion. People talk about the moment itself, the relief and the sense of everything clicking into place. Then the next morning comes, you still feel a lot like yourself, and you're not sure what to do next. The gap between who you are and who you think you should be can feel like proof something went wrong.

This study shows that the gap isn't failure. It's simply new, and new things grow. Built on 2 Corinthians 5:17, it teaches that conversion isn't self-improvement. It's a new creation. You don't work toward a new identity; you work from one. Each lesson brings that truth into an ordinary part of a new Christian's life, from prayer and guilt to temptation, the church, and the long haul.

What's Inside

Part 1: A New Beginning

• From Death to Life
• Why Do I Still Sin?
• Talking to God
• Listening to God

Part 2: A New Life

• Grace Changes Everything
• Dealing with Sin and Guilt
• Becoming Like Jesus
• The Holy Spirit at Work

Part 3: A New World

• Learning to Obey
• Life Together (The Church)
• Living Differently
• Sharing Your Faith Naturally
• Staying Faithful for the Long Run

Format & Features

Thirteen lessons in a 132-page, 6 x 9 perfect-bound paperback. It's also available as a PDF eBook for individual use or with a class-use license. Class PowerPoints and charts are sold as separate options for teachers.

Who It's For

The recently baptized, new converts, and the friends, mentors, and teachers helping them grow. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who has just obeyed the gospel.

Common Questions

Are there companion materials?
Yes. The Made New Student's Guide turns each lesson into fill-in notes, discussion, and journaling, and the Made New Teacher's Guide gives leaders a complete plan for every session.

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Order print copies for each student, or choose the PDF class-use license.

Can I use it one-on-one?
Yes. It works well for a mentor meeting with a new Christian each week.

About the Author

Matthew Allen is the pulpit minister at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and co-owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers. With more than three decades of preaching across the country and abroad, he writes for Christians who want substance, clarity, and the steady encouragement of grace.

About the Series

Made New is Workbook One in My First Year in Christ, a discipleship series for people in their first season of faith and for the mentors and teachers walking beside them.

Product Details

• Author: Matthew Allen
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: My First Year in Christ, Workbook One
• ISBN: 9781964805788
• Lessons: 13
• Pages: 132
• Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.25 inches
• Format: Perfect-bound paperback; PDF eBook (individual or class use); class PowerPoints and charts