Many folks define the word "Christian" by the behavior of those who call themselves Christians but there seems to be a Huge difference between the two concepts. If the word means to be Christ Like then how come so many people say they are Christian but don't do what Christ says?
2006-11-16 03:59:05 · 8 answers · asked by TheNewCreationist 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The word Christian does mean Christ-like. According to the scriptures, the believers were first called Christians at Antioch. If you will notice, they didn't call themselves Christians, but were called that by others who realized they acted like Christ. Our measure of effectiveness as a Christian should not be in what we see ourselves to be but in what others see in us. To truly be a Christian, we must be recognized as one by others, not by ourselves.
2006-11-16 04:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
To be a christian is not just by word of mouth but by action - Following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Ofcourse as imperfect humans we are prone to doiing wrong but that is not an excuse for a true christian. The bible says that righteous one may fall several times but he gets right back up. So a true christians lives by the standard set by Jesus in the bible and even when he does wrong he feels bad and quickly makes the needed correction.
2006-11-16 12:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by girlfunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have dumbed down the meaning to suit a broad number of beliefs.
The word Christian literally means "to be like Christ."
2006-11-16 12:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its their choice. But the definition of Christian is still Christ-like.
2006-11-16 12:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, we have to read Christ's words for ourselves. Then, accept His teachings.
He said we could do anything He did, and even Greater things will we
do in His name.
I used to think the ultimate spiritual goal on Earth, was to break free from this
world, and get to Heaven. I've since learned, the ultimate goal while on this
world, is to draw Heaven down to Earth!
2006-11-16 12:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just believe......
James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one Father; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
christianity does not leave any room to prove you love to Yahweh by keeping his laws. The Savior said that if you love me then keep my words which were not his but the Father who sent him. We are commanded to keep every word of the Father, including his 613 Laws of peace, love, health, but is this taught in christianity? NO!!!!
Remember the greatest lie ever told "you will not surley die!" ? christianity has fallen and I do mean fallen for this deception. KEEP THE LAWS OF YAHWEH!
http://www.yahweh.com/PWMags/DefaultPW10_11_2006.htm
2006-11-16 12:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by YUHATEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What being a Christian means to me....
My definition of Christian is a follower of Christ. Jesus Christ, who is God, became the one and only sacrifice for the salvation of mankind. - Jesus is God and there is one, not many paths that lead to God - Jn.3; Jn.14:5-6; Acts 2:21; Acts 4:12; Rom.10:10; Cols.1:20-22; Cols.2:13-15 After we die we go to our eternal reward of heaven or hell. - Salvation is not thru reincarnation or in living a pretty good life. - Whether we put our faith in Jesus while we lived on earth determines our eternal destiny. - No second chance after we die. No purgatory. When we die our destiny is sealed for ever. - Matt.3:12; Matt.25:41; Heb.9:27; Rev.20; Rev.21:27
According to Matthew 7, there will be those who stand before God and call themselves Christian but God will say "depart from me I never knew you". They were not building their lives on a Christian foundation or worldview. They were only Christian in name.
I can not pick and choose which parts of the Bible I will obey if I want to be a follower of Jesus!
A new generation of Christians are buying into the lie that you can be a Christian and pick and choose your values based on your own preferences instead of the absolutes of scripture.
Biblical absolutes, logic and reason are out of style and tolerance, choice and preferences are in.
This shift of worldviews has a great impact on our lives and church.
At one time the word "intolerance" was used for things such as racism but today it is being used against anyone who questions another person's values or belief system.
In the new worldview everything is relative. There is no right and wrong beliefs. There is no objective set of absolutes other then what the individual of community chooses.
The new measure of morality is "If it doesn't hurt anyone it is ok"
Of course this is all based on a lie. All sin hurts not only the individual but those around them and the very fabric of a society.
Anyone who claims to have absolutes is viewed as the new radical fundamentalists of society.
The scriptures, not the preferences of man are the basis for truth and so we have both authority and responsibility to speak and share our faith.
Ezek 3:18 When I say to a wicked man, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood.
The universal truth for all cultures and peoples is written in the Bible:
John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
What have you decided about Jesus?
Have you embraced not only Jesus but his teachings? Are you living a biblical worldview?
Are you walking in obedience to the absolutes of His word as the authority in your life for the decisions you make?
If not, according to the Bible, you really don't love Jesus. Jesus said in John 14:15: "If you love me you will obey what I command". In other words if you love Jesus you will live by a Biblical worldview.
2006-11-16 12:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by kramerfam2000 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
All of us, we are all sinners doing the best we can
2006-11-16 12:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sunspot Baby 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋