Are All “Christians” Christian?

[elvandesantos]

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oh boy..! here we go again.

mr kit_cebu the floor is yours!

[Kenshiro]

For me a true Christian would observe this:

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Gal 2:20

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 13:34

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Rev 14:12

Able to see his true condition of oneself:
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
Romans 7:24

[noy]

for me kay not all, Christianity is a lifestyle and a relationship, not a religion or some sort.it should affect in every aspect in your life. walking the talk.

[SioDenz]

HOW many Christians are there?
According to the Atlas of Global Christianity, in 2010 there were almost 2.3 billion worldwide. But the same publication also indicates that those Christians belong to over 41,000 denominations—each with its own doctrines and rules of conduct. Faced with this bewildering array of “Christian” religions, it is understandable that some observers become confused or even disillusioned. They may wonder, ‘Are all who claim to be Christians really Christian?’

Let us look at the matter from a different perspective. A traveler is usually required to state his citizenship to a border official. He also needs to prove that he is who he claims to be by producing some identification, perhaps a passport. Similarly, a true Christian needs to do more than profess his faith in Christ. He needs to have additional identification. What would that be?

The term “Christian” first came into use sometime after 44 C.E. The Bible historian Luke reported: “It was first in Antioch that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians.” (Acts 11:26) Note that those called Christians were Christ’s disciples. What makes a person a disciple of Jesus Christ? The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology explains: “Following Jesus as a disciple means the unconditional sacrifice of [one’s] whole life . . . for the whole of his life.”A true Christian, therefore, is one who follows the teachings and instructions of Jesus, the Founder of Christianity, totally and unconditionally.

Is it possible to find such people among the many who profess to be Christians today? What did Jesus himself say would identify his true followers?We invite you to consider how the Bible answers these questions. In the following articles, we will examine five statements by Jesus that characterize and help to identify his true followers. We will consider how the first-century Christians measured up. And we will endeavor to see who among the many professing to be Christians today fit the pattern.

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What Are the Marks of True Christianity?

Let us start with you first. So are you a Christian?

[SioDenz]

In the end, with all these debates - We can only ASSUME that we are a Christian Because the father in Heaven is the ONLY one who has the authority to determine if we indeed followed HIS SON.

[King]

One of the mark of true Christian

(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.

[Kenshiro]

Jesus was the Christ not a christian.
Subtle marginalization of Jesus title can lead to dangerous error.

Its not our job to judge others if they are Christian or not since we don't know the heart of men.
But we have a responsibility as a Christian.
Judgement is between you and God.

And we are not the Center its not all about us but glorifying God.

Let me share one of the responsibilities as a christian but i'm sorry its in youtube but its a better way for people to understand. We have a lot of resources on video its a great key to understand some aspects of true christianity.

David Platt - Radical - YouTube
This can also be applicable to us.

[KlaytoN]

what are the marks of true Christianity?

Sound doctrine and Life changing teachings.

How do you define sound doctrine?

[SioDenz]

How do you define sound doctrine?

Maybe same as His...

[King]

Jesus was the Christ not a christian.
Subtle marginalization of Jesus title can lead to dangerous error.

What the Bible tells us:
Acts 11:26 and, after he found him, he brought him to Antioch. It thus came about that for a whole year they gathered together with them in the congregation and taught quite a crowd, and it was first in Antioch that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians.

Its not our job to judge others if they are Christian or not since we don't know the heart of men.
But we have a responsibility as a Christian.
Judgement is between you and God.

Yes but let me share another point in the Bible. Though I am not judging anyone.

(2 Timothy 3:16) All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness,

Let me share one of the responsibilities as a christian but i'm sorry its in youtube but its a better way for people to understand. We have a lot of resources on video its a great key to understand some aspects of true christianity.

David Platt - Radical - YouTube
This can also be applicable to us.

Luke 7:21
21*“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22*Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23*And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew YOU! Get away from me, YOU workers of lawlessness.