Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. --Mark 16:16
Supposing a non-believer in your life agrees to say the sinner's prayer with you or answers an alter call while visiting your church or somehow finds faith in God, then what? Go ahead and celebrate! Just don't abandon them after the celebration. Take the time to disciple them.
Encourage the new Christian to:
- confess their faith publicly and become baptized by showing them what steps are necessary to become baptized.
- attend church regularly by inviting them.
- read their Bible by giving them one as a gift.
- lead a holy life by being a good example.
Consider how much time Jesus spent with His disciples and how He loved them. I pray the Lord gives you the ability to disciple a new Christian in your lifetime with the heart of Jesus. Some of our best opportunities come within our own family. Take the time to disciple new Christians especially if they are your brothers, sisters, cousins, parents, and your very own kids. God bless!