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What is Christianity?
The practice of the Christian Religion: based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ
Following article from Holman’s Bible Dictionary
CHRISTIAN The Greek suffix -ianos was originally applied to slaves.
It came to denote the adherents of an individual or party.
A Christian is a slave or adherent of Christ; one committed to Christ; a follower of Christ.
The word is used three times in the NT.
Believers “were first called Christians in Antioch” because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ ( HCSB).
Agrippa responded to Paul’s witness, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian” ( NKJV).
He spoke of becoming an adherent of Christ.
Peter stated that believers who suffer as a Christian are to do so for the glory of God ().
A Christian is one who becomes an adherent of Christ, whose daily life and behavior facing adversity is like Christ.
Darrell W. Robinson
So according to this definition:
Christians are adherents of Christ
Christians are committed to Christ
Christians are followers of Christ
Christians have Behavior, activity and speech that is like Christ
A Christian’s daily life and behavior facing adversity is like Christ
Do you see the pattern here?
Christianity is about Jesus Christ
He is the central theme
He is the Lord
He is the beginning and the end
He is the alpha and the Omega
He is the root and the offspring
He is the Door
He is the Way
He is the Bread of life
He is the author and the finisher
He is the High priest
He is the savoir
He is the star
He is the Prince of Peace
He is the Master
He is the Lord
He is the King of Kings
He is the foundation
He is the Redeemer
He is Immanuel
He is The Almighty God
He is “I AM”
In all things He must have preeminence
We love Him, worship Him, Praise Him, and Imitate Him.
This Word “Christian” is used only 3 times in the new testament - to describe us Who follow Him.
Christianity comes with benefits and responsibilities
So far in this series we have only skimmed the surface of the benefits and responsibilities of Christianity
Both are extensive and immeasurable
Biblical Prosperity
God desires to “prosper” you
He desires to give you good things
One of the benefits of Christianity is that it is His good pleasure to give us the kingdom of heaven
This includes our physical and material needs
There are biblical principles that come with this prosperity
Biblical Faith
We discussed biblical faith which includes more than just mental ascent or acknowledgement of a truth
believing to the point of action
Believing to the receiving of miracles
Biblical faith is requires to please God
Biblical Salvation
The state of being in right relationship with God
receiving forgiveness of sins and acceptance in Him - through faith
Everlasting Life
“Sozo” includes health, healing, a change of heart and new life
Biblical Evangelism
A responsibility of Christianity
Although it is a responsibility, the desire to accept it is the natural result of salvation
Paul said he “was a debtor” concerning this
We are all commanded to go and make disciples
One who is not concerned about evangelism might well be advised to “examine himself”
Biblical Repentance
Turning from our sins
turning toward Jesus Christ
Must include Sorrow over sin, change of mind, and change of course or actions
Biblical repentance must include all three
repentance is a responsibility of Christianity - required for salvation
repentance is a continuing obligation of all Christians
Christianity is evidenced by Love and forgiveness
Perhaps more than any other characteristics, Biblical Christianity is evidenced by genuine love and genuine forgiveness
If we do not forgive we cannot be Christians
This is a theme that Jesus communicated clearly, yet the pseudo Christians of today’s culture will give you a million excuses to hold on to their grudges
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Likewise Love is both a benefit and responsibility of Christians
He gives us the capacity to love - this is a wonderful benefit
If we cannot love one another, we cannot be Christian
this is evidenced by many scriptures including these
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This is a real problem among pseudo Christians who dominate the American Church today
many people flock to the places of worship, sing songs and even give in the offering, but do they really love each other?
Do you really love the people here among you?
How much do you love each other?
So many people here in America have reduced Christianity to a “program”, or a club
Consider Francis Chan story
Jesus Christ is the “everything” of Christianity
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