Is this a good example of what a "true Christian" is?

Question

One in whom the Holy Spirit dwells.

Read that today, I thought it was a really good definition. Simple and truthful. Never says perfect or better than anyone else, just someone with the Spirit. I like it.

How do you define a "true Christian"?

Bless ya'all
David

BTW....the beast of Rev 17 is.... http://www.remnantofgod.org/flash/acssmenu.html

Answer 1

yep perfect

Answer 2

The term "Christian" is widely used to describe those who believe in Jesus Christ. However, there are many differing ideas as to just what this term means. Believers in Christ are generally anxious to be considered true Christians—but just what is a genuine follower of Jesus Christ? Is there any way to know for sure?

The Bible uses the word Christian only three times (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). However, various aspects of Christianity are mentioned abundantly. For example, the apostle Paul stated that we should imitate him just as he imitated Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). This is a major step in defining a true Christian, but there is more
The Bible gives us additional details. For instance, an individual must be called by God to be considered a Christian. In the parable of the wedding feast, our Savior stated that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). The calling has to do with an invitation. Many are invited, but only some answer the call.

What is this calling from, and what is it a calling to? It is a calling "out of darkness into [God's] marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). God calls whom He will out of the spiritual darkness and deceit that smothers this world and reveals to them His wondrous truth. That calling entails an understanding of that precious truth. If we obediently respond to that calling and come out of spiritual darkness, we are also among the chosen (same verse).

Then, if we remain faithful, we can claim the promise that we will join the King of Kings in the family of God (Revelation 17:14). As this verse explains, to be eligible to receive that promise we must be "called, chosen, and faithful."

God Bless You

Answer 3

Yes and no.
not all christians have been baptized by the Holy Spirit, that came afterward in the upper room on the day of Pentacost.(sp)

Better, the Bible says you will know a man by his fruits, which means if someone is angry all the time, hating of others, resentfull, bitter, greedy, lustfull or any of those things (usualy more then one) and makes no effort to change those things (beacuse though we are new creations satan will tempt us with what we used to fall to and we still must overcome those things) But if its consestently negitave, they never lead anyone to the Lord or even talked to many people about the Lord (for those who have been saved for any extended period of time) then you can pretty much tell that the lord isnt in them beacuse he says if you love me you will follow my comands.
Also if they are then you will see the fruits of the spirit in there lives and they will be trying to live out the greatest comandments and the beatitudes.
Thats my opinion and pretty much that means if someones trying to live for Christ and make a diffrince they might screw up but at least you will see good fruit too.
A bad tree cant purduce good fruit. any tree that dosent pruduce good fruit God says he will cut out.

Answer 4

does not the Holy Spirit animate and therefore dwell in all things? This is nebulous and all-encompassing. Too many extrapolations. A true Christian is perhaps one who does the will of the Father. One who picks up their cross and follows him. One who forsakes all others...

Answer 5

Peace!
A true Christian is one who has accepted Jesus as his Lord and saviour. One who loves God and neighbour with all his heart, with all his mind, and with all his strength. One who expresses his love for God through love of neighbour. One who forgives because he is also in need of forgiveness.
Very difficult but with the help of the Holy Spirit it can be done.

Answer 6

To me, The 15th chapter of John says it all... I Am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser.....

Answer 7

A Christian, by definition, is a follower of Christ. A true Christian is one who obeys Christ. Finding one, however.....

Answer 8

(1Jo 4:4) Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

(1Jo 4:5) They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

(1Jo 4:6) We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

(1Jo 4:7) Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

(1Jo 4:8) He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

(1Jo 4:9) In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

(1Jo 4:10) Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

(1Jo 4:11) Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

(1Jo 4:12) No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

(1Jo 4:13) Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

(1Jo 4:14) And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.

Answer 9

nope, a better definition is "One who CLAIMS the holy spirit dwells within them".

And it DOES say that Christians are better than EVERYONE else. This means that God can only be one with Christians.....quite exclusive don't ya think?

Answer 10

When you run into a TRUE christian you won't have to ask this question. You'll automatically know.

Answer 11

Someone who believes in the power of Christ, but I do not tell anyone what to believe about it.