What is a Christian? | How to Become a Christian.

Question, what is a Christian? In this video I'll answer that question from a biblical perspective. Afterwards, I'll share some helpful resources, so be sure to stick around until the end.

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. Followers of Jesus Christ were first called

Christians in Antioch 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 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 verse 5 says,

He saved us, not because of righteous things that 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 and has put faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2 verse 8 tells us that it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is 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 chapter 1 verse 12 tells us, Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believe 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.

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.

If you just put your faith in Jesus Christ, please click the link that says I have accepted Christ today. When you do, you will be provided some valuable next steps and care.

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