if i rarely go to church, (just christmas and easter), and i pray maybe once a week, but i still believe in god, am i still a christian?
2006-12-24 15:57:15 · 20 answers · asked by thatclairegirl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you believe and follow the ways of Christ, then yes.
2006-12-24 15:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Speed Of Thought 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, none of us are by any means a judge of who's a true believer, but if you are wouldn't you want to go to church regularly? Not only as a day set aside to worship him but to be in fellowship with other Christians. And shouldn't we as Christians be in constant communication with God. I'm not saying that I never fall short of all of these, but to have a relationship with someone you have to spend more than just a few minutes a week with them. However, with that said, it doesn't mean you're not a Christian if you don't go to church or pray. But it does makes sense for a Christian to do these things.
2006-12-25 00:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by kerri s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be a true Christian you have to be born again. You do this by confessing with your mouth Jesus is your Lord and believing in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead. Then you should go for baptism in water and baptism of the Holy Spirit. Then you should attend a Spirit-filled church to learn the word of God, pray with others, take Holy Communion, be in fellowship with fellow believers and serve God in any position that He has called you to serve Him. In this way you will truly experience life being a Christian.
2006-12-25 00:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by seekfind 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Rom. 10:9 "That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
Going to church or not does not make one a Christian, although after you have believed into the Lord Jesus and received Him into your life (which makes you a Christian), you ought to go to remember all that He has done for you and also for the benefit of the Body of Christ so that it can be built up.
2006-12-25 00:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Lilliana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of a Christian is one who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings. By your praying and attending a Christian Church, I would consider you a Christian. Charlotte C
2006-12-25 00:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Charlotte C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are, but your relationship with God is kind of disatn. He wants you to talk to Him daily so that He can give you a life full of His input. WHen you think about it, if God has all the anwers, why do you struggle everyday to come up withthemon your own. Read your bible, continue to pray and ask Him to bring you into a personal relationship with Him. Even on earth, people that you love and have a personal relationship with you long to talk to on a consistent basis. It the way we are made.
2006-12-25 00:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by act as if 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you don't have to attend church to accept him in your heart. Don't feel guilty, i don't even go on Christmas or Easter, that would only make me feel like a hypocrite. But i still believe
2006-12-24 23:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The devil is in church a lot, and believes in God. How well do you know Him? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? You can believe in a bullet-proof vest, even see it sitting next to you, but it doesn't do a bit of good if you don't put it on.
2006-12-25 00:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by lost and found 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are what the world might call a "christian" but in order to enter his kingdom you must be born of his spirit. You must repent( turn from your sins) ask Jesus to be Lord of your life and walk with him daily (read the word daily and pray daily) check out www.wayofthemaster.com. look at some of the info. they have. take the "am I a good person test" watch hell's best kept secret.
2006-12-25 00:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by chris z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christan,is a state of ones,choice to be called! It dose not make you a child of GOD.To be a child of GOD,one has to obey,his commandments. To share a personal relationship with GOD! I don't believe praying,once a week will do it.Seeking,GOD on a daily basis,in prayer is the beginning,go ahead ask GOD to help you and he will.GO WITH GOD!!!!
2006-12-25 00:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by BOBBIE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as you do beleive in God and you do go to church, even if rarely. If you follow the teachings of Christ, then you must be a Christain.
2006-12-25 00:02:30 · answer #11 · answered by Fred 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋