What Identifies a Christian?

[letric]

How does the Bible define a true Christian?

The apostle Paul instructed Timothy,

Study to show yourself approved of God ... rightly dividing the word of truth
(2 Timothy 2:15 KJV).

[letric]

A Christian's beliefs must be aligned with the inspired Word of God.
Once you have embarked on a thorough study of the Bible, you
will see a way of life and a set of beliefs which may differ from your
beliefs. You see will doctrines that have little bearing on what is preached
by nominal Christianity. God's Words will open your mind to different
perspectives, showing you His plan of salvation and your part in it.

[letric]

A Christian's beliefs must be aligned with the inspired Word of God.
Once you have embarked on a thorough study of the Bible, you
will see a way of life and a set of beliefs which may differ from your
beliefs. You will see doctrines that have little bearing on what is preached
by nominal Christianity. God's Words will open your mind to different
perspectives, showing you His plan of salvation and your part in it.

You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it
that you may keep the commandments of the Lord, which I command you.
(Deuteronomy 4:2).

[letric]

Jesus said:

If they persecute you, they persecute me. If the world hates you keep in
mind they hated me first ... No servant is greater than his mater.

Jesus did nothing but good on this, earth but they still hated Him because He came from God.
Satan wanted to destroy Jesus but Jesus went to ther cross and died for us all. You and I are
part of the persecuted Church across the world. The world persecuted Christ . God, Jesus and
the Bible are mocked every day...

[trini123]

I think the main line that defines a true Christian is below. Note I say "true" Christian.

The New Commandment

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."


— John 13:34-35 (ESV)

[letric]

Being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Son of the living God, who died in
our place, to pay the price for our sin. He desires to welcome you into God's family here on earth, and
into heaven when you die. To start this relationship, simply pray the following prayer; if you mean it, He
will respond because the Bible says that God looks at our hearts.

"Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus shed His precious blood and died for my sins. I am willing to turn away from my sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour"

[lexbarker]

Being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Son of the living God, who died in
our place, to pay the price for our sin. He desires to welcome you into God's family here on earth, and
into heaven when you die. To start this relationship, simply pray the following prayer; if you mean it, He
will respond because the Bible says that God looks at our hearts.

"Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus shed His precious blood and died for my sins. I am willing to turn away from my sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour"

Yuh beginnin to song like Musa now.

[letric]

Yuh beginnin to song like Musa now.

Have a Blessed New Year

[lexbarker]

Have a Blessed New Year

You too Letric. May it be positive and enjoyable.

[letric]

You too Letric. May it be positive and enjoyable.

Thank you Lex, incidentally, the most positive men are the most credulous.

[Tony]

I think the only way you can possibly identify a christian today is by their confession, I am sure there is a scripture that says from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. You can not truly identify a christian from their appearance, maybe once upon a time that was the case. But I find if you want to know what a person is dealing with, u just need to listen to them for a while and see what comes out.

[Falcon]

We have a little note on our fridge:
To be a Christian is to obey Christ, no matter how you feel.

[Tony]

Thats good makes me think of that scripture, where at the end of ages christ says to such and such He did not know them. Though they done so much in His name.

[letric]

I think the only way you can possibly identify a christian today is by their confession, I am sure there is a scripture that says from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. You can not truly identify a christian from their appearance, maybe once upon a time that was the case. But I find if you want to know what a person is dealing with, u just need to listen to them for a while and see what comes out.

We cannot change the beliefs and practices of the world around us. n All we can do is to strive to obey God.
Inevitably, this will put us at variance with many religious practices, customs and traditions of men. But if
we obey God truly by following the teachings of Christ, we must bring our lives into line with His teachings.
Peace...

[letric]

But to become a true Christian, a person must truly repent sin.

[ddgwusuk]

But to become a true Christian, a person must truly repent sin.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/05/boy-tortured-drowned-sorcery-claims?newsfeed=true


Boy 'tortured and drowned' over witchcraft claims, court told

Kristy Bamu, 15, was murdered by his sister and her partner because they believed he was practising sorcery, court told

A teenage boy underwent "unimaginable physical torture" before being drowned by his sister and her partner because they believed he was a sorcerer who was practising witchcraft, a court heard on Thursday.
Eric Bikubi and Magalie Bamu, both 28, killed 15-year-old Kristy Bamu in their east London flat after violently abusing him for several days, and repeatedly attacked the victim's two sisters, whom they accused of sorcery, the Old Bailey heard on the opening day of the trial.
Over four days Kristy, who was visiting his sister from France, was tortured with metal bars, wooden sticks, a hammer and a pair of pliers in a "prolonged attack of unspeakable savagery and brutality", the court was told.

[letric]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/05/boy-tortured-drowned-sorcery-claims?newsfeed=true


Boy 'tortured and drowned' over witchcraft claims, court told

Kristy Bamu, 15, was murdered by his sister and her partner because they believed he was practising sorcery, court told

A teenage boy underwent "unimaginable physical torture" before being drowned by his sister and her partner because they believed he was a sorcerer who was practising witchcraft, a court heard on Thursday.
Eric Bikubi and Magalie Bamu, both 28, killed 15-year-old Kristy Bamu in their east London flat after violently abusing him for several days, and repeatedly attacked the victim's two sisters, whom they accused of sorcery, the Old Bailey heard on the opening day of the trial.
Over four days Kristy, who was visiting his sister from France, was tortured with metal bars, wooden sticks, a hammer and a pair of pliers in a "prolonged attack of unspeakable savagery and brutality", the court was told.

[letric]

But to become a true Christian, a person must truly repent sin.

After the Apostle Peter's sermon, many were moved when they recognised that it was
their sins for which Jesus was crucified (Acts 2:37). Peter's sermon had made it clear
just who Jesus was -the promised King whom God had raised from the decade, making
Him both Lord and Christ (verses 29-32, 36). Their sins necessitated the death of the
Son of God!

[ddgwusuk]

After the Apostle Peter's sermon, many were moved when they recognised that it was
their sins for which Jesus was crucified (Acts 2:37). Peter's sermon had made it clear
just who Jesus was -the promised King whom God had raised from the decade, making
Him both Lord and Christ (verses 29-32, 36). Their sins necessitated the death of the
Son of God!

I’m not alone?


http://www.islamawakened.com/quran/4/157/default.htm


And their saying: Surely we have killed the Messiah, Isa son of Marium, the messenger of Allah; and they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it appeared to them so (like Isa) and most surely those who differ therein are only in a doubt about it; they have no knowledge respecting it, but only follow a conjecture, and they killed him not for sure.

[letric]

I’m not alone?


http://www.islamawakened.com/quran/4/157/default.htm

And their saying: Surely we have killed the Messiah, Isa son of Marium, the messenger of Allah; and they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it appeared to them so (like Isa) and most surely those who differ therein are only in a doubt about it; they have no knowledge respecting it, but only follow a conjecture, and they killed him not for sure.

An individual must be called by God to be truly considered a Christian. In the parable of the wedding feast,
our Saviour stated

many are called, but few are chosen (Mathew 22:14)

a relative few answer the call. God often calls people who don't view themselves as high and mighty but
who instead see problems in themselves. They are more humble and teachable because they can more
readily recognise and acknowledge their human weaknesses. These are people who have made mistakes
and realise it (1 Corinthians 1:26-27; Mathew 11:25-26)

[ddgwusuk]

BORN FREE always will be, never have, never will be anyone’s slave
No friend sympathizer supporter profiteer in any SLAVE TRADE
Liz (queen?) an I use the same sewer

I really love you man
SWALK X



We are being denied our rights to manifest our religion by having children and by not being given anywhere to house the ones we have.’


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[guyguy]

How to identify a Christian, you ask?

Slap him on the cheek and see if he turns the other cheek for you to slap or he kicks your butt instead. Simple.

[Tony]

How to identify a Christian, you ask?

Slap him on the cheek and see if he turns the other cheek for you to slap or he kicks your butt instead. Simple.