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Exactly what is a True Christian
It is a question that is asked very often. What is a Christian? Along with it are many other questions. What does it mean to become a Christian? What defines a Christian? Why is Christians different from individuals who aren't Christians? How can I tell if someone is really a Christian? How does it benefit me to be a Christian? These are just few of the questions people ask pertaining to Christianity. Statistics show that about 33% from the world's population identify themselves as Christians. As a child, my parents were Catholics. So obviously I visited the Catholic mass every week. When individuals would ask about my religion, without hesitation I'd identify myself as Catholic.
So is it that simple? Should you be from Indiana, you would be considered a "Hoosier." So, if your parents were Christian and also you grew up in a Christian Church, does which make a Christian? Christianity, however, is not that simple. But who likes simple anyway? I had been born and raised in Indiana which makes me a Hoosier, plain and simple. But, how does that plain and simple fact profit me as a human being, like a husband, as a brother, like a worker, etc.? I was raised within the Catholic Church and identified myself as a Catholic, plain and simple. But, how did that plain and simple fact benefit me as I grew even larger from my adolescence into adulthood? Should you asked me what I learned from going to mass, sadly not a whole lot. The reason why is just because my heart wasn't in it. Deep inside of me, there wasn't a desire to learn anything. Do you know what it means to be considered a Hoosier besides being someone that's from Indiana?
As being a Christian isn't something that's inherited. It isn't something you become by association. It isn't even about religion. It's something you become. Being a Christian is a choice, a conscious choice. A genuine Christian is a individual who not just believes in Jesus Christ because the only begotten Son of God, but a person who willingly exemplifies in the or her lifetime the teachings of Jesus Christ. This individual determines within their heart to read the Bible, study the life and behavior of Jesus and emulates it in their own life. They do not attempt to change the words from the Bible to really make it appeal to them, however they allow the words of the Bible change them, to allow them to attract God. The important thing word there is "change." The life span of a true Christian will always exhibit change.
So, if a person identifies themselves as a Christian and they haven't even read among the Gospels in the entirety, do you consider they are able to truly claim to be a Christian? If one of the determining factors of being a Christian is exemplifying the life span of Jesus through his word, how will you fully realize what you don't read? Let's say you do not apply what you read to your life? What if you know the Bible says to like your neighbor as yourself, but there are people you hate and can't stand? Should you still identify yourself like a Christian? How about when the word says not to commit adultery, however, you call your Christian during sleep around? The Bible answers these questions effortlessly in Matthew 7:20 which says; "By their fruits, you shall know them." So if you know the word and what it says about morals and behavior, you can tell who isn't and who is a classic Christian.
No one can take credit to be a Christian. Nor can anyone self-proclaim themselves as a Christian. The Bible proves this in John 15:16 when Jesus said, "You have not chosen me, however i have chosen you... " In the natural, there's no reason behind anyone to accept Jesus Christ and alter their lives to reflect His. The reason being many of us are born separated from God having a sinful nature. This will make us naturally rebellious towards God and something that is due to Him. What happens whenever we start impending to God is the fact that His Holy Spirit is birthing those desires within our hearts, supernaturally. He ultimately leaves the choice to us of whether we want to draw closer or farther away. If we draw closer and receive Jesus into our hearts by confessing Him as our Lord and Savior, at that moment we are indwelt with the Holy Spirit and immediately "born again" from the sinful nature and in to the nature of God. Once again, this occurs supernaturally, so within the natural, we do not feel it or perceive it yet.
To someone who is truly seriously interested in letting Jesus change them; this new nature should create a new lifestyle, a new way of thinking, a new way of talking and a new way of acting. This person reads the Bible, the Holy Spirit blesses her or him with discernment and he or she applies the things they learn how to their lives. This is an ongoing process. Then when the Bible says don't commit adultery, we obey and be faithful spouses. Once the bible says forgive as God in Christ forgave us, we obey with no longer hold grudges. We obey the term when it says to put off anger, wrath, blasphemy, and filthy communication out of our mouths. When the Bible says also . to one another, we obey and become honest. Implementing the word within our lives brings us true peace that passes understanding. It'll make us better husbands, wives, better mothers, fathers, better children, better friends, etc. God also promises countless blessings for example healing, overall total life prosperity, victory within the problems of this world and much more! The evidence of us being Christian will not be so much for the reason that we declare it, but in our actions and the way we live day by day!
