I'm just going to ask...What is a Christian?

[tailormade84]

whoa....what are the actions...
girl....we could write a book......LOL

i basically look for things that mirror what Jesus either did or asked of us (i.e. repent after sinning, humbleness, grace, kindness....etc) and also behavior that God praised (i.e. Ab's faith, David's repentance, Samuel's dedication, etc...)....

you feel me? (im trying not to be so wordy this time

 

[inthepink]

I totally got you!!! Christians are Christ-like. Duh. I do think entirely WAY too much!

whoa....what are the actions...
girl....we could write a book......LOL

i basically look for things that mirror what Jesus either did or asked of us (i.e. repent after sinning, humbleness, grace, kindness....etc) and also behavior that God praised (i.e. Ab's faith, David's repentance, Samuel's dedication, etc...)....

you feel me? (im trying not to be so wordy this time

 

[*Michelle*]

whoa....what are the actions...
girl....we could write a book......LOL

i basically look for things that mirror what Jesus either did or asked of us (i.e. repent after sinning, humbleness, grace, kindness....etc) and also behavior that God praised (i.e. Ab's faith, David's repentance, Samuel's dedication, etc...)....

you feel me? (im trying not to be so wordy this time

ITA!

Also,if it is someone I know and they call themselves Christian I look for their behaviors in tough situations. Anybody will be nice, helpful etc when the good times are rolling. But let some tough times come by, it is usually much easier to tell a true Christian.

I'll leave it at that...

 

[Laela]

Very eloquently said!

Matthew 7:16... you will know them by their Fruit!

Matthew 5:16... "Let your light so shine before man that they will glorify your Father..."

"Christ"ian = a footstep follower of Christ. It will be evident in not what is said, but in what is seen as in how the individual lives his or her life.

 

[inthepink]

This has been very helpful. Thank you to everyone for your comments and indulging me in my overboard analysis!

 

[Nonie]

When I say that 'I am a Christian',
I am not shouting that 'I am clean living;
I'm whispering, 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I don't speak of this with pride;
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I'm not trying to be strong;
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I'm not bragging of success;
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I'm not claiming to be perfect;
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say 'I am a Christian',
I'm not holier than thou;
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!

(Original author unknown to me. Received in an email forward.)