i recently gave my life to Christ, (about the 8th time). I have been babtised about 3 times. I DO Believe, but i still have LIFE hang-ups. i have even recieved spiritual gifts. I try to live One Day at a Time, but my question is AM I STILL A Christian???
2007-08-18 14:35:00 · 19 answers · asked by f g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You know what they say,... "third time's a charm!"
I'd say you have an overdeveloped sense of guilt and would be better off forgetting all this "god" nonsense and getting on with your life.
2007-08-18 14:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
From me to you ....read your Bible both testaments and you will see that the Bible is full of people like you and me. We are the back bone of the christian nation we look at all these people out here doing good for the sake of Christianity but we do nothing or we grow dim with our zest for it. Fear not my fellow Christian we are still Christians and we are still used by God not in the grand way but every day we make decisions that affect us and others and people are watching and they see us struggle and they know if we have faith in God than the start to peek at it. I honestly believe there are more Christians made and kept by the common everyday person than by all the preachers in the world and that includes Moody and Graham but we need them to get us through the dark if we do not read our map ourselves..... Read your Bible and keep reading it even when you don't want to and find people like you and know that God knows your name and you do not have to keep giving your life to Christ because you never stop you just have to stop comparing your life to others God Bless You and may you find that we are all loved even though we are all not the same.
2007-08-18 21:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by truely human 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a christian can be answered by the life of John the Baptist...It says that we are be Christlike...now, we can't exactly do the same things Christ did but we can do some of the things like: pray, be kind to people, even if you are struggling help someone worse off than you....despite your hangups in life, ask for forgiveness and move on. God created you and he already know your weaknesses....we all fall short of the glory of God...do you do good acts that christ did for others and then do you give God the credit for it? If yes, than you are a christian....
2007-08-18 21:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by shellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Christian means to do your best to live as Jesus said in his teachings. Jesus taught: Compassion, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Fairness, Love, Peace.....and most of all judge not least ye be judged.
As for spiritual gifts, then you are blessed, and of course, being human you're going to have 'life hang-ups'. You are still a Christian. Don't be so worried! Jesus and Jehova know you nor any of us are perfect...its what is in the heart and mind that matters.
2007-08-18 21:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by celticenchantress_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear, "giving your life" to Jesus is only the beginning of the Christian walk. You are having trouble because you are not undergirding your commitment with what a Christian needs to do: arm ourselves with the wisdom, knowledge, guidance and protection that comes from the word of God; the bible. This world will constantly try to pull you back into it, and that is why you are so frustrated.
Find a good bible teaching church, get into bible study. Develop a prayer life and a day-to-day relationship with Jesus. This is how we build a foundation on which to live a righteous life in this fallen world.
2007-08-18 21:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are indeed a believer. I too, understand how life's challenges can make you question your faith. Why, I am struggling with my faith as we speak. Giving your life to Christ does not make life easier and that's what weakens your spiritual growth. Begin to read the word, get a mentor and pray for spiritual endurance.
2007-08-18 21:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't become a Christian by being baptized. Apparently you are having trouble repenting. You have yet to make a real commitment to Christ. You went down a dry sinner and came up a wet sinner....get your heart right with God and stop making excuses. I know this is tough talk but stop kidding yourself and get real. As you already know, Hell is not a place you want in your future. And you don't know when you will die, so stop it. Repent for real this time and live for him.
2007-08-18 21:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, Christ knows our struggles yet he still always welcomes us with incredible love and peace. Just keep trying your best to live the good Christian life. God bless.
2007-08-18 21:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not for Christians to Judge you. If you were ever saved then you will always be saved if Jesus is truely in your heart. But, this is no excuse to go against Gods will. Just keep trying your best and hope that Jesus has mercy on you. God Bless
I think what you need to do is trust in God to solve your problems, we are to submit our personal struggles to his power.
2007-08-18 21:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you believe in Christ you are a Christian.
2007-08-18 21:40:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋