Tell me... what do you believe it takes to consider yourself a christian?

Question

tell wat do you guys believe a true christian is? just wondered wat other people thought.

Answer 1

A true Christian will be obedient to all of their Fathers Laws (Commandments) and Holy days, and to develop a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Also we must learn to grow in His Word , His Will and His Ways to mature as a Christian and a faithful servant of God.......... Our purpose here on earth as true saints and joint heirs with Jesus Christ in the Kingdom of God on earth is to come together in worship and fellowship, and to preach the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ to the world in any way shape or form in an intelligent and non intrusive manner .......Repent, believe, the Kingdom of God is coming!! We are to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so as many people as possible may come to repentance for their salvation and into the family of God......We as true Christians and faithful servants of God must not keep His Gift of salvation to ourselves........That would be very "un-Christian" of us.

Answer 2

True Christianity is not a matter of outward appearance. In fact, in Christianity’s early days it was called “The Way,” because it was more than formal worship. It was a WAY OF LIFE permeated by the worship of God, guided by his spirit. Throughout the Christian Scriptures we find strong expressions that allow for no halfhearted service to God. The person wishing to be a real Christian is told: ‘Make your mind over,’ “be made new in the force actuating your mind” and “put on the new personality.” (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22-24) Along with zealous witnessing, good conduct is continually emphasized.

Accordingly, true Christianity reaches into every aspect of life, of the individual and of the family. The Christian must love and serve God ‘with his whole heart and whole soul and whole mind and whole strength.’ (Mark 12:30) This leaves out no part of his body, his life or his personality.

SCORES of religions claim to be Christian. Are they all truly such? How can we tell? One way is in the matter of making disciples.

A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. To be his follower means to be not just a believer but an imitator. From the time of his baptism until his death, Jesus spent much of his time in preaching and teaching the good news of God’s kingdom.

Answer 3

Just believing in Jesus Christ makes you a Christian. Whether you are a good Christian or bad Christian is a totally different thing. Just remember that even a bad Christian can still get to Heaven , they just make us look bad while we are trying to do Gods work here on earth.

Answer 4

Examples of true christians: Those who follow the lords teaching as best possible, those who do not judge but love everyone they ever run into and realize they aren't the ones who get to do this, those that accept jesus into their lives as the higher power worthy of his love, those that reach out to people in times of need and any other time that they can spare. Christianity isnt all about going to church and saying I believe, but how they live their lives. Also, those who force their beliefs on others, thats just wrong, no respect in that, its one thing to force yourself on some one that has their own set beliefs.

Answer 5

First you must give up on yourself. Second,you must not try to understand why others have respect for themselves. Third,you must not think that this planet is a planet. You must believe that some unseen deity created everything,about 4000 years ago. And lastly, you must accept the fact that every living entity on this planet was put here for all good christians to use and abuse without consequence. Of course hating everyone who isn't in your sect helps as well. And don't forget to not think for yourself. You are in "god's" hands now,which means that you don't need to think or be logical,or have any control over your actions.Oh yea,...and don't forget to be afraid and fearful of anyone who actually has respect and tolerance for all other lifestyles and their environment. And be afraid. Have fear in your "god" or you are going to hell. Hell. Another made up tool used for the control of all those silly enough to think its real. In short,having no respect for anything or anyone.I'm not sure if that makes a good christian or not,but fear seems to keep most of them in line.Sheep. Unthinking and easily led.

Answer 6

What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (a ruler of the Jews). Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night. Nicodemus had questions to ask Jesus.
As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said "...Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again...." (John 3:3-7).
The phrase "born again" literally means "born from above." Nicodemus had a real need. He needed a change of his heart--a spiritual transformation. New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1-4, 18). John 1:12,13 indicates that "born again" also carries the idea "to become children of God" through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.
The question logically comes, "Why does a person need to be born again?" The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:1 says, "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins..." To the Romans in Romans 3:23, the Apostle wrote, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." So, a person needs to be born again in order to have their sins forgiven and have a relationship with God.
How does that come to be? Ephesians 2:8,9 states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast." When one is "saved," he/she has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of new birth. Trusting in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is what it means to be "born again" spiritually. "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation..." (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Answer 7

Someone who not only believes in Jesus Christ as being the Son of God but lives like Christ and does the will of God which is to tell others about the Lord so they can believe.

Answer 8

A True Christian:

Makes sure what God's teachings & will is for mankind, and strives to conform 'his' life-course & attitudes to those, out of love & appreciation for the gift of life.

Neither twists nor puts words in God's mouth,
nor deletes anything form his word.

Many more details are covered Scripturally in ...

How Can Jesus Change One's Life?
http://watchtower.org/library/w/1999/7/1/article_02.htm

What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?
- Set Priorities in Life
- Cultivate Friendship With God
- Establish Good Relationships With Others
- Get to the Root of the Problem
- “Return Your Sword to Its Place”
- You Can Benefit From All of Jesus’ Teachings
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2005/3/15a/article_02.htm

What Does God Require of Us?
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/index.htm?article=article_00.htm

The scriptures referred to in those articles show what one can expect form a true Christian. However, Christ himself prophesied that there would be many who would only Claim to be ...
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Answer 9

~~~brunette,,,,, The definition of a "christian" is very simple, regardless of a Sectarian Definition of what is a "true christian",,, that is The Believer feels that Jesus was the Savior of the World and only Son of god. Any other variation is Subjective Opinion.

Answer 10

i'm *A* infant of God, Christian in case you like..... and particular, there only occurs to be a variety of *litmus* attempt to being a *Christian* or a real Believer..... Jesus himself mentioned, * those whom the daddy has given me can't be taken away *, paraphrased of direction.... they'll sin, fall, walk yet another direction *possibly* for a jointly as, and so on.... yet they heavily isn't totally taken away.... additionally there is the little ingredient of acknowledging who Jesus is, what he's, and so on..... then there are the end result one bears ..... the ideal try of the Spirits - while ask, what does one answer , *Is Jesus the Christ/Son of God* ..... and that's in the Bible by ability of how...... So, you're a million. a misplaced soul on the incorrect direction in the present day 2. by no ability belonged to Jesus which one i'm no longer able to declare or declare to renowned....... *edit*, in order that which you will know : i became into an atheist till age of 34......