Why should Christians strive for being better persons if they think Jesus saved them already?

Question

Isnt it a very convenient rethoric that makes christianity be a very attractive religion to follow?

Answer 1

Because everyone should strive to do or be a better person.It builds character.And expands your belief in God.Even if you aren't a christian what harm does it do to improve your quality of life.

Answer 2

True Christianity is not merely a religion, it is a personal relationship with Christ. He saves us, redeems us, and then transforms us. Once we become saved, God opens the lines of communication with Him. When we pray, our prayers our heard and answered. When we read the Bible, we are able to understand clearly.
The sin, complexes, addictions, etc. are done away with. We are new creatures in Christ. We are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Yet, Christians must strive to maintain this annointing. It can be lost or placated by the world around us and sin. Communication is a two-way street. To keep the lines open on our ends we must pray continuously (not necessarily down on our knees in a quiet place all of the time, but know that He is only a whisper away), we must read and meditate on the Word of God, and obey His commandments as best we can(love thy neighbor, help the poor, spread His Good News, ten commandments, etc). We must repent and ask God to forgive us when we fall. We must do all of these things, but the KEY is accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior. In a nutshell, live our lives with the Lord daily.

Answer 3

While we know the Law can't save us, it helps to point us in the right direction, towards Christ.

Salvation is a free gift, there is nothing we can do to earn it. If we had to earn our way into Heaven, then it would become a pride thing and not a love thing. So we remain humble.

Yes, faith without works is dead. But works are not what save us. Works are only the fruits of the Spirit.

If you accepted Christ on your last breath, you would be going to Heaven, no question. Take notice there are no works there, not enough time, but you're still going.............because we can't do anything to gain that ticket. Nothing, nada, zip, zilch.

We strive to become more like Christ, so that Christ can be seen in us. We know we're never gonna be perfect, but Christ applauds every small thing we do.

Answer 4

When you are "saved" you are no longer under the system of the world. By being saved that doesn't mean you can just start knocking people out and killing folks. Sin will still seperate you from God. The term saved is more toward the afterlife, being saved is a lifestyle not a one stop shop.

Answer 5

"All our righteousness is as filthy rags."

That's really the dogma. "Faith" before "good works." This is why Jesus is so popular in prison and rehab.

It goes further - "Shall we then do evil that grace may abound? God forbid!" wails Paul - and yet, that is what God Himself did, or why did He create Satan with the germ of his "fall" in him? Again, the only point of implanting "Original Sin" within man was to prepare for the grotesquely tragic farce of the Atonement.

Then we have the doctrine of "election," which implies that not only does being "saved" take precedence over actual morality, but those who are "saved" were "called" to be saved from the beginning of time; so the whole thing is just the playing out of a bizarre puppet-show for God's amusement.

Thumb me down; at least I know you read this. Food for thought!

Answer 6

Without going into a long, drawn out discussion, here is a quick reply...

Not all Christian denominations use the term "saved." The belief is NOT just because someone believes in Jesus Christ they are automatically garanteed a direct ticket into heaven.

If you read the Old Testement, before Christ died, no one, after the Fall, was allowed to enter into Heaven. Not even a just man - nor the prophets - Moses, Abraham, etc. were allowed to enter because of Sin.

When Jesus died on the Cross, He sacrificed Himself for our sins, allowing us only the POSSIBILITY to enter into Heaven.

Answer 7

sanctification



Main Entry: sanc·ti·fi·ca·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌsaŋ(k)-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: 14th century

1: an act of sanctifying
2 a: the state of being sanctified b: the state of growing in divine grace as a result of Christian commitment after baptism or conversion

Answer 8

I agree with you. Many Christian denominations believe this way. But they are wrong. Jesus only redeemed us by His death and resurrection. On judgment day, if we lived right, He will save us from hell. But not now. We are still all held accountable for our words and actions. And when we sin we still need reconciliation from Jesus in order to stay redeemed.

Answer 9

Eh,I would like to be a better person. Why wouldn't I?
Should I just be a bitchy,lazy,idiot just because I was saved? No. I will move on.
Plus,I believe that I should act like Jesus. He is my role model. XD

Answer 10

Being a Christian means acting like one too. You can't say you're saved but continue to act like in an immoral manner.
It's what Wesley called Sanctifying Grace.