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Exactly what is a True Christian
It is a question that's asked very often. Exactly what is a Christian? Together with it are many other questions. Exactly what does it mean to become a Christian? What defines a Christian? Why is Christians different from people who aren't Christians? How can I know if someone is a Christian? So how exactly does it benefit me to become a Christian? These are just few of the questions people ask regarding Christianity. Statistics show that about 33% of the world's population identify themselves as Christians. Growing up, my parents were Catholics. So of course I visited the Catholic mass each week. When individuals would ask about my religion, without hesitation I would identify myself as Catholic.
Same with it that simple? If you were born and raised in Indiana, you would be considered a "Hoosier." So, in case your parents were Christian and also you grew up in a Christian Church, does which make a Christian? Christianity, however, isn't that simple. But who likes simple anyway? I was born and raised in Indiana which makes us a Hoosier, basically. But, so how exactly does that basically fact profit me like a individual, as a husband, as a brother, as a worker, etc.? I was raised within the Catholic Church and identified myself as a Catholic, plain and simple. But, how did that plain and simple fact benefit me when i grew even larger from my adolescence up? Should you inquired about what I learned from going to mass, sadly not really a whole lot. The key reason why is simply because my heart wasn't into it. Insidewithin all of me, there wasn't a need to learn anything. Are you aware what it way to be a Hoosier besides being someone that's from Indiana?
As being a Christian isn't something that's inherited. It's not something you feel by association. It's not even about religion. It's something you feel. Being a Christian is a choice, a conscious choice. A true Christian is a individual who not just believes in Jesus Christ because the only begotten Son of God, but an individual who willingly exemplifies in the or her lifetime the teachings of Jesus. This individual determines in their heart to read the Bible, study the life span and behavior of Jesus and emulates it in their own life. They do not try to change the words of the Bible to really make it attract them, but they let the words of the Bible change them, to allow them to attract God. The key word there is "change." The life of the true Christian will always exhibit change.
So, if an individual identifies themselves like a Christian plus they haven't even read one of the Gospels in its entirety, do you think they are able to truly tell you they are a Christian? If one of the determining factors to be a Christian is exemplifying the life of Jesus through his word, how will you fully realize what you don't read? What if you do not apply that which you read to your life? What if you realize the Bible says to like your neighbor as yourself, but there are people you hate and should not stand? Should you still identify yourself like a Christian? What about if the word says to not commit adultery, but you call your Christian while sleeping around? The Bible answers these questions effortlessly in Matthew 7:20 which says; "By their fruits, you will know them." If you be aware of word and what it really says about morals and behavior, you are able to tell who isn't and who's truly a Christian.
No one can take credit for being a Christian. Nor can anyone self-proclaim themselves as a Christian. The Bible proves this in John 15:16 when Jesus said, "You haven't chosen me, but I have chosen you... " Within the natural, there's no reason for anyone to accept Jesus and change their lives to mirror His. This is because many of us are born separated from God having a sinful nature. This makes us naturally rebellious towards God and something that has to do with Him. What goes on whenever we start drawing close to God is that His Holy Spirit is birthing those desires in our hearts, supernaturally. He ultimately leaves the choice to us of whether you want to draw closer or farther away. As we draw closer and receive Jesus into our hearts by confessing Him as our Lord and Savior, at that moment we are indwelt using the Holy Spirit and immediately "born again" out of the sinful nature and in to the nature of God. Once more, this happens supernaturally, so within the natural, we don't feel it or perceive it yet.
To someone who's truly serious about letting Jesus change them; this new nature should create a new lifestyle, a new way of thinking, a new way of talking and a new method of acting. This person reads the Bible, the Holy Spirit blesses him or her with discernment and that he or she applies the things they learn how to their lives. This is an ongoing process. So when the Bible says do not commit adultery, we obey and be faithful spouses. When the bible says forgive as God in Christ forgave us, we obey with no longer hold grudges. We obey the term when it says to postpone anger, wrath, blasphemy, and filthy communication out of our mouths. When the Bible says don't lie one to the other, we obey and be honest. Implementing the word in our daily lives brings us true peace that passes understanding. It'll make us better husbands, wives, better mothers, fathers, better children, better friends, etc. God also promises countless blessings such as healing, overall total life prosperity, victory within the problems of the world and many more! The proof of us being Christian will not be so much in that we declare it, but in our actions and the way we live day by day!