What Makes You a Christian?
What Makes You a Christian?
~75%+ of Americans call themselves Christian
~Since Constantine, we have nominal Christians
~What makes you a Christian?
1. Is it admitting God exists?
- Creation --> Creator
- But even satan believes this
2. Is it coming from a Christian family?
- Coming from a Christian family is a great testimony
- But it's not about genetics (John 8:31-44a)
3. Is it reading your bible?
- The Bible is an awesome book which stood the test of time
- It's not how many times you've read the Bible
- It's how many times the Bible has read you
4. Is it attending church?
- Church is the body and bride of Christ
- But attending church can be merely a ritual
5. Is it praying a prayer to avoid hell?
- Hell is a real place worthy of being scared about
- But fear of hell must be a catalyst for something more
6. Is it praying a prayer to make heaven?
- Heaven is going to be a wonderful (not boring) place
- But hope of heavne must be a catalyst for something more
7. It's following Jesus
~75%+ of Americans call themselves Christian
~Since Constantine, we have nominal Christians
~What makes you a Christian?
1. Is it admitting God exists?
- Creation --> Creator
- But even satan believes this
2. Is it coming from a Christian family?
- Coming from a Christian family is a great testimony
- But it's not about genetics (John 8:31-44a)
3. Is it reading your bible?
- The Bible is an awesome book which stood the test of time
- It's not how many times you've read the Bible
- It's how many times the Bible has read you
4. Is it attending church?
- Church is the body and bride of Christ
- But attending church can be merely a ritual
5. Is it praying a prayer to avoid hell?
- Hell is a real place worthy of being scared about
- But fear of hell must be a catalyst for something more
6. Is it praying a prayer to make heaven?
- Heaven is going to be a wonderful (not boring) place
- But hope of heavne must be a catalyst for something more
7. It's following Jesus
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