On Being a Christian

Morganite · Dec 27, 2005, 04:25 PM

What did Jesus tell his disciples they should do? And, if someone does those things, is he then a Christian, or is there something more that he must do that Jesus did not mention? Will all Christians be saved? What does Jesus say about that?

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Starman · Apr 16, 2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by magprob

Just accept and believe that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. Then, live by the first commandment. If you live by the first commandment, you will automatically follow the rest.

Very true, both Jesus and his Apostles believed and taught this.

(New American Standard Bible)

Mark 12:30-32
30(A)AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.'

31"The second is this, '(B)YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these."

32The scribe said to Him, "Right, Teacher; You have truly stated that (C)HE IS ONE, AND THERE IS NO ONE ELSE BESIDES HIM;

Romans 13:10
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Romans 13:8
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Galatians 5:14
For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

James 2:8
If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well.

"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960,1962,1963,1968,1971,1972,1973,1975,1977,1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission."

DUKE-OF-URL · May 7, 2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Morganite

Is it, say, possible for Christians to view other Christians as if they were not thieves, vagabonds, and ne'er -do-wells?

Why should a discussion on what constututes or defines a Christian devolve into drawing lines in the sand and calling those who stand beyond it heretics and non-Christians?

What is wrong with supplying a simple (if it exists) definition of what a Christian is without bursting into all kinds of fervid denunciations of what a Christian isn't?

How hard would that be for a good-hearted follower of Jesus?

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GANITE

I have many friends that I love dearly are diffent denominations baptist,seven day advantist etc.

All i think is important is that they be born again and except Jesus as there savior and Lord.
Once that is done he/she is saved and the holy spirit will start working on them. I know there is scripture to back me up here but be cant think of it at the moment...some one help me here lol

krystal1973 · May 7, 2007, 07:53 AM

Okay.. I am getting to the point where I have to ask this. Christianity? It is starting to sound like.. Democrat.. Republican.. Where did the word originate.? I cannot find it in the Bible anywhere! I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. But the word Christian doesnt seem to mean to what I originally thought it did as a child. Someone help me here, if you have found the origin of this word.

RickJ · May 7, 2007, 07:55 AM

For reference, Christian is used in the Bible in
Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28 and 1 Peter 4:16

scottyv · May 6, 2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Morganite

What did Jesus tell his disciples they should do?

Many things but Jesus sums it up thusly:

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and the next is like it (as in synonomous not secondary) Love your neighbor.

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And, if someone does those things, is he then a Christian, or is there something more that he must do that Jesus did not mention?

Honestly it depends who you ask, but if I were you I would stick to the text, there are some very silly beliefs being perpetuated out there.

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Will all Christians be saved?

It depends on what you mean by saved I suppose.

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What does Jesus say about that?

There are several references to salvation, Zacheaus, the woman who annointed him at the pharisee's table, the criminal on the cross beside him, to name a few. Each have a different context, it is pretty subjective as is most of this stuff and seems to be interpreted loosely.

Zacheaus was saved becuase of the way he changed how he treated people. The woman for her humble recognition and annointing of Jesus, and the criminal for simply recognizing who Jesus was.

Many churches have different beliefs good luck...if you can figure them out let me know.

Peace,

Scotty



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