2007-07-21 14:01:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you don't know what a christian is then how do you know you've never met one?
2007-07-21 14:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ya, you're right, there are not many.
"Straight is the way narow is the path , and few will find it", didn't Jesus told us that, that will be the case ?
How is it that there are so many fake christians out there confusing those who might be sincerely seeking to know Him?
What is a True Christian?
He is a spiritual being in human form after being born again from above - it a supernatural work of God -the heavenly Father and together with Jesus the Son , He comes to dwell inside the believer in the person of The Holy Spirit.
He is both a citzen of earth in the natural realm as well as citizen of Heaven in the spiritual realm where God dwell.
He belong to both world the seen and the unseen.
He do nothing except what God The Father shw Him was Jesus testimony while He was on earth and yet moves and takes His order from the "unseen-spiritual" realm where God dwell and speak. Likewise a true Christian have the same similar experience, a Christian only do or acts as The Holy Spirit that dwell within him leads and guide Him, The Holy Spirit will also give him the words to says and what to says as the Christian fully trust and walk in faith believing and not doubting moment by moment - just like what I am doing now replyin your question with an impromptu and unrehersed answer straight from my heart.
There are many more truth about a true Christian but it's very hard for a natural mind to understand; infact the word of God says , it's impossible - a carnal man can never understand nor see the spiritual realm and the truth in God's Kingdom. Except you be truly born-again from above !
2007-07-21 21:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True Christians follow only the Bible beliefs without any man made pollution. We live our beliefs each day, not just for a few hours on Sunday. Christians=Christ like. We try to live as Jesus ordered us.
The command to preach was a major thing to him. As was every effort to glorify his Father's name, Jehovah. While he continually agreed with Him, he always was willing to declare, "my Father is greater than I am." (Matt. 24:14; 28:19-20; John 14:28)
Our aim is for all people to come to an "accurate knowledge of truth." (1Tim. 2:4) as in why does it seem Jehovah is doing nothing or slow. 2Peter 3:9 explains why. It is not that He does not care but that He does care very much.
We do not accept any theory or belief that claims to be from God. We put it to the Bible's test as in 1John 4:1.
We do not have divisions among us but, speak in agreement. (Romans 16:17-19; 1Cor. 1:10) This is unlike other religions claiming to be Christian. Thirty different kinds of Methodists. 50+ kinds of Baptists. Where ever you go in the world, we will teach the same things, in the same way.
It is not a matter of walking in one day and saying put yourself on the rolls and calling yourself a true Christian. There is much study involved to come to an accurate basic knowledge of the Bible and God's requirements. Romans 10:13-15 puts it best. How will anyone call on the name of the Lord without someone to get up, go out, and tell others who he is? Much more is required than just shouting a title.
Also is having love among ourselves. While the rest of the world wars among each other, we don't. We display the "fruitages of the spirit" rather than "works of the flesh". (Gal. 5:19-23)
These are some of the ways you can identify us.
2007-07-21 23:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by grnlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A true Christian is a person who has put his or her faith and trust in the person of Jesus Christ and fact that He died on the cross as payment for sins and rose again on the third day to obtain victory over death and to give eternal life to all who believe in Him. John 1:12 tells us: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Christ. The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4; 1 John 2:10).
2007-07-21 23:18:40 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true christian is someone who believes in God, that he wrote the Bible through holy men inspired by him, and believe that Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for us, and most importantly, that he rose again and lives in heaven now, and that because of him, we can go and live in heaven when we die. if we believe in him. Hmm, if you have any more questions, I would be more than happy to post again. Just say the word!
P.S. Not only do they believe that, but they live like they believe that. They don't talk the talk, but they walk the walk. That is most important.
2007-07-21 21:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mouse 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I forget that some people don't live in a neighborhood where I do where all people are true Christians.
2007-07-21 21:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians are like muslims in this respect. No one other than those in their very small clique are true-xxx. It is difficult to believe that they can be serious, but it is true. They are just blind to hypocrisy.
2007-07-21 21:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by Fred 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true christians will not badger you. you will know them by the way they behave. As scripture states " you will know the tree by its fruit" anyone can discern what is in a persons heart unless they are retarded.
2007-07-21 21:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by Tex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know quite a few in the real world. They are the people who always knock on your door when you need it most.
2007-07-21 21:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To identify those born of God see the studies in 1John at http://www.bcbsr.com/books/1jn.html
2007-07-21 22:11:06 · answer #10 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋