WHO IS A CHRISTIAN? WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY

Introduction:

The vast majority call themselves Christians yet when estimated and weighed by God's scriptural measures, they are gravely discovered needing and false to the meaning of a certifiable Christian! The Bible gives us seven particular portrayals of a genuine Christian

1. IN FAITH –

He is a BELIEVER in Christ (John 3:16-18). Things like religion, church enrollment, holy observances, great deeds, imploring, Bible perusing, religious customs and functions, and so on don't consequently make a Christian. One turns into a genuine Christian by entirely accepting and confiding in the ideal Person and work of Christ alone (Gal. 2:16).

2. IN RELATIONSHIP –

He is a CHILD of God (John 1:12-13). What an awesome benefit! Initially, what are we by nature? The appropriate response is found in: John 8:44a and Eph. 2:13. In any case, in Christ Jesus we acquired another profound relationship (Gal. 3:26). Presently as the offspring of God we should genuinely love, trust and comply with our Heavenly Father! The Bible says that in the otherworldly domain there are two sorts of youngsters: those of God and those of Satan. Companion, whose kid would you say you are?

3. IN CHARACTER –

He is a SAINT of God (Rom. 1:7; I Cor. 1:2). The Roman Catholic idea that exclusive super-blessed (however dead individuals) who are sanctified by the Catholic Church, are holy people is clearly unscriptural. "Saint" as utilized as a part of the N.T. portrays each one of those living individuals who have put their confidence and trust in the Lord Jesus. Ask St. Subside himself what is the meaning of a holy person… I Pet. 1:15; 2:11.

4. IN SERVICE –

He is a SERVANT of God (I Pet. 2:16). Prior to a man is spared, he is a worker of wrongdoing (John 8:34). A spared man is diverse in light of the fact that he has been liberated by Christ from transgression and passing (Rom. 6:18, 22; 8:2). A Christian hireling initially obey God before men (Acts 5:29). He should not endeavor but rather is delicate with men (II Tim. 2:24-25).

5. IN COMMUNION –

He is a FRIEND of God (John 15:14-15). Like the godly man – Abraham, a Christian is a companion of the Lord, not only a fan or a normal associate but rather a dear companion (Jas. 2:23).

God talked unto Abraham as a man addresses his companion. As a companion, God uncovered things to Abraham (the decimation of Sodom and Gomorrah, and so forth.) obscure to other men. Thus with the Christian; we too have an awesome companion in Jesus (Prov. 18:24). He knows every one of our feelings of trepidation, distresses, inconveniences, trials, and shortcomings. Jesus looks after us and has uncovered to us God's statement and will.

6. IN CONFLICT –

He is a SOLDIER of Christ (II Tim. 2:3-4). A fighter in the Armed Forces is one who will persevere hardness, deny himself solace, and set out his life for his nation. A Christian is associated with otherworldly clash (Eph. 6:10-12). As an officer of Christ, he should be a decent one. Numerous devotees wish to be youngsters and companions of God, however waver to be fighters of Christ because of the requests and hardness! Tragically, numerous holy places are preparing ruined youngsters and sluggish hirelings as opposed to great warriors of Jesus Christ!

7. IN EXPECTATION –

He is a HEIR of God (Rom. 8:17). How might you feel in the event that you acquired $100 million? As a quick legacy upon salvation, a Christian has been guaranteed of two things: (1) a manor in the Heavenly City (John 14:2); and (2) another, celebrated, everlasting body at the Rapture (Phil. 3:20-21; I John 3:2). Presently if Christians SUFFER quietly and tirelessly SERVE for the wonderfulness of God, they are additionally guaranteed of extra legacy. Loyal hirelings and troopers of Christ will be remunerated with a legacy of crowns, positions of royalty, genuine homes, and rule with Him (Rom. 8:17-18; Col. 3:24; II Tim 2:12; Rev. 5:10).

CONCLUSION:

Every declaring Christian listening at the present time ought to sincerely look at himself whether he is a genuine Christian. Concerning new devotees, you should persistently develop in the learning of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To the unsaved, the initial step is salvation – a genuine atonement of your transgressions and an individual confidence and trust in Jesus Christ.