please, HELP:-o
2007-10-28 15:50:24 · 5 answers · asked by maria a 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To begin, lets break down the two words. The term "Christian" essentially means "little Christ." Christian is the term given to followers of Jesus Christ in the first century A.D. (Acts 11:26). The term "evangelical" comes from the Greek word that means "good news." Evangelism is sharing the good news of the salvation that is available through Jesus Christ. An Evangelical, then, is a person dedicating to promoting the good news about Jesus Christ. Combined, the description "Evangelical Christian" is intended to indicate a believer in Jesus Christ who is faithful in sharing and promoting the good news.
In our culture today, there are many other caricatures of Evangelical Christians. For some, the term Evangelical Christian is equivalent to right-wing, fundamentalist Republican. For others, Evangelical Christian is a title to differentiate an individual from Catholic Christians and Orthodox Christians. Others use the term to indicate adherence to the fundamental doctrines of Christianity. In this sense, an Evangelical Christian is a believer who holds to the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture, the Trinity, the deity of Christ, and salvation by grace through faith alone. However, none of these are inherent in the description "Evangelical Christian."
All Christians should be Evangelical Christians. The Bible is consistent in instructing us to be witnesses of the good news (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 1 Peter 3:15). There is no better news than Jesus! There is no higher calling than to be an evangelist. It is our contention that holding to the fundamentals of the Bible will result in certain worldview, and yes, political beliefs. However, there is nothing about being an Evangelical that demands a certain political party or affiliation. An Evangelical Christian is called to share the good news, to preach God's Word, and to set an example of purity and integrity. If these callings require political action, so be it. At the same time, Evangelical Christians should not be side-tracked into abandoning our highest calling.
Recommended Resource: Who am I in Christ by Neil Anderson.
2007-10-28 15:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay far away from it, it is the worst kind or ignorant brainwashing.
Further reading - Why I am not a Christian - Bertrand Russell.
2007-10-28 22:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
its creepy. watch the movie jesus camp
2007-10-28 23:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about it? Besides that it's rude if you didn't ask for it.
2007-10-28 22:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by punch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What about it????????????????????
2007-10-28 22:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by What? Me Worry? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋