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Moonlight7 View Profile History	Christian Posted : 18 Mar, 2022 03:45 PM What is a Christian A dictionary definition of a Christian would be something similar to “a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ or in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus.” While this is a good starting point, like many dictionary definitions, it falls somewhat short of really communicating the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian. The word “Christian” is used three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ. The word “Christian” literally means, “belonging to the party of Christ” or a “follower of Christ.” Unfortunately over time, the word “Christian” has lost a great deal of its significance and is often used of someone who is religious or has high moral values but who may or may not be a true follower of Jesus Christ. Many people who do not believe and trust in Jesus Christ consider themselves Christians simply because they go to church or they live in a “Christian” nation. But going to church, serving those less fortunate than you, or being a good person does not make you a Christian. Going to church does not make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile. Being a member of a church, attending services regularly, and giving to the work of the church does not make you a Christian. The Bible teaches that the good works we do cannot make us acceptable to God. Titus 3:5 says, “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” So, a Christian is someone who has been born again by God (John 3:3; John 3:7; 1 Peter 1:23) and has put faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8 tells us that it is “…by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” A true Christian is a person who has put faith and trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ, including His death on the cross as payment for sins and His resurrection on the third day. John 1:12 tells us, “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4, 10). A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Jesus Christ. Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? © January 4, 2022 Post Reply
Quiznos View Profile History	Christian Posted : 18 Mar, 2022 06:11 PM @moon Moonie, where in the Scriptures did BELIEVERS in YASHUA Ha Meshiach call themselves 'christians',nowhere, they called themselves Believers, brothers, sisters, SAINTS, not 'christians'. The people called the early believers that name, not themselves. Do you ever read the Scriptures. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Christian Posted : 18 Mar, 2022 07:50 PM Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Nasb Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Christian Posted : 18 Mar, 2022 07:55 PM Quiznos Why don't you study with Men who teach Truth? By your postings , you are esy out in left field with no catchers mitt, with those Responses. Try learning from what is posted on the Forum!! You're Lacking Biblical knowledge. Post Reply
Teddyhug^ View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 10:18 AM Mooncakes! You are soooooooo deceived thinking your translation is a fix all in truth???? And you claim to correct Quiznos with it???? REALLY??? Acts 11:26 (CJB) and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation there for a whole year and taught a sizeable crowd. Also it was in Antioch >>>that the talmidim for the first time were called "Messianic."<<< So what was your point again about your HOLY NASB????? Post Reply
Teddyhug^ View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 10:20 AM Sooooooooo MOONCAKES, it goes like this but BACK IN YOUR FACE!!! 'You're Lacking Biblical knowledge' OF DIFFERENT TRANSLATIONS you IDIOT! Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 10:30 AM You can’t make this stuff up folks. Moonlight clearly makes a point. And TeddyBug🥸, so puzzled and true to form, wonders what the point is‼️‼️‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 10:48 AM Hugs FYI I study from more than just NASB. You don't receive truth on this forum. You call Believers cultist! That's shows your ignorance! Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 10:50 AM You know how to name-call. Higs Post Reply
Teddyhug^ View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 11:00 AM Besides you YOURSELF calling me a name like 'ignorance' but claiming I'm the only one, >>>THEN<<< what was your point of distraction you hypocrite??? My point was and BACK TO THE TOPIC, is YOUR favorite translation proves NOTHING but an opinion on WHAT they were called, a 'Christian' is in YOUR translation or they are called "Messianic' in another !!! GEESH are you dumb! GOT IT NOW! Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Christian Posted : 19 Mar, 2022 11:41 AM Folks, you can’t make this stuff up‼️‼️‼️ For nearly every thread up to now, the TeddyBug appears to have picked up a new line—“what’s the point”‼️‼️‼️ TeddyBug, the “what’s the point” cliche has been around for a loooooong time ‼️‼️‼️‼️🤣😂😂😂😇🤠 Post Reply

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