I think there is far less. Too many are still enslaved by the world. Living for the world and worldy things rather than the spirit. I know it's hard to be fully devoted. So I wonder if half of those we believe are Christians are actually Christians on the outside, but really not safe at all in their unwillingness to seperate from the deceit of Satan.
2007-05-01 20:48:25 · 18 answers · asked by Lee Chamberlain 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a Christian, I don't waste my time worrying about it. Why should I bother judging others when I could be working on my own spiritual development? Also, your definition of a "true" Christian may not match another Christian's equally valid definition. And I tend to find that the people who shout the loudest about being a "true" anything while labeling all others are posers are usually the biggest frauds of all.
2007-05-01 20:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In South Africa it is said that 70% of people here are Chriations, we have a 8% church attendince rate. I think about 10% of the 70% is real Christian.
By Christain I mean someone who loves God above all els and lives to expand his kingdom and become like him more and more everyday!
2007-05-02 03:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anneska 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that is for us to judge, unless it's a person we know well enough. Some people may appear to be "worldly" but have the kindest of hearts. While others who are sticklers for obeying the law are not really living by the Spirit. Jesus said we will know them by their fruits. We will know them by their love for one another.
2007-05-02 03:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many Christians are weak but not necessarily untrue. The transformation is an on-going process. There is justification and sanctification. God doesn't expect us to be perfect while we are here on earth because we are still living in our imperfect bodies made of flesh. He knows our hearts and knows His sheep. His grace is sufficient to cover our weaknesses and also there is the promise that He who has begun a good work in us shall work to complete it. I agree that there are those who are wolves dressed in sheep's clothing and are not only deceiving themselves but others as well. But God knows who they are.
2007-05-02 04:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's between them and God...not us to decide. I personally believe the people I'm friends with are all born again spirit filled Christians
Pretty pic by the way
geez Ariel you writing a book?
2007-05-02 03:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by † H20andspirit 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a loose term. You just have to believe in Jesus Christ to be Christian. The different sects have different beliefs on the true meaning of the word.
2007-05-02 03:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Elerth Morrow ™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What percentage of Christians have actually read the Bible all the way through? I garauntee it is nowhere near a majority.
2007-05-02 04:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zero. There were only twelve christians and they are all dead. You can read all about them in the n.t. ALL believers became followers of the Spirit of truth within like Jesus told us to.
2007-05-02 04:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by single eye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed..." That's what Jesus said. Hear his teachings, live his teachings. And I would say know him intimately since he said that in that final day there will be those who tell him they have cast out demons and prophecied in His name, and He will respond that He never knew them (meaning they weren't really christians).
2007-05-02 05:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by ekrinain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your asking kinda a trick question.
might need rewording.
Are todays Christians true to modern Christianity? Prob alot are.
Are todays Christians true to the teachings and faith of 'Jesus' (not his true name..it is a European version of his name) as it was taught and understood in HIS day.
No
2007-05-02 03:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by Paul D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋