Characteristics of a Good Christian - Understanding What It Means to Follow Christ
Discover the defining traits of a good Christian through biblical scriptures Acts 11:19, Acts 26:28-29, 1 Peter 4:16, and more. Learn how a good Christian is not just a name-bearer but a disciple willing to suffer for Christ, prioritizing conviction over consequences, service to God over self, and courage over convenience.
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ANTIOCH DISCIPLES CALLED CHRISTIANS Acts 11:19 Acts 11:19- -26 26 1
Who Is A Christian? Who Is A Christian? One who is a follower of Christ, a disciple Acts 11:26 2
Who Is A Christian? Who Is A Christian? One who is a persuaded person Acts 26:28-29 3
Who Is A Christian? Who Is A Christian? One who is willing to suffer in order to glorify Christ 1 Peter 4:16 4
Who Is A GOOD Christian? Who Is A GOOD Christian? One who is not just wearing the name. One who is really a disciple, a learner. One who is willing to suffer if need be for the cause of Christ. One who is really persuaded. 5
Who Is A GOOD Christian? Who Is A GOOD Christian? One who puts conviction before One who puts conviction before consequences. consequences. Conviction is necessary Conviction is necessary! ! 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Peter 3:15; Hebrews 3:6,14; 10:23; Hebrews 3:6,14; 10:23; 1 Timothy 4:16; Acts 5:29; 1 Timothy 4:16; Acts 5:29; Hebrews 11:24 Hebrews 11:24- -26; cf. Daniel 3 26; cf. Daniel 3 6
Who Is A GOOD Christian? Who Is A GOOD Christian? One who puts service to God before One who puts service to God before service to self. service to self. All sin is a selfish choice. All sin is a selfish choice. 1 John 3:4 Must deny self and follow me. Must deny self and follow me. Matthew 16:24; John 12:26 Matthew 16:24; John 12:26 Must develop the mind of a servant. Must develop the mind of a servant. Philippians 2:5; 4:8; Ephesians 2:1ff; Philippians 2:5; 4:8; Ephesians 2:1ff; 4:17; Romans 6:16 4:17; Romans 6:16 1 John 3:4 7
Who Is A GOOD Christian? Who Is A GOOD Christian? One who puts courage before One who puts courage before convenience. convenience. Courage must be properly applied. Courage must be properly applied. 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Peter 1:13, Gird up the loins of your mind loins of your mind. Control your mind. 2 Peter 1:5ff; Control your mind. 2 Peter 1:5ff; Galatians 5:22; 2 Corinthians 10:5 Galatians 5:22; 2 Corinthians 10:5 Make a difference. Romans 12:1 Make a difference. Romans 12:1- -2 2 Endure. James 5:11 Endure. James 5:11 Time? Time? Acts 24:25; James 4:7; Acts 24:25; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 5:8- -9; 2 Corinthians 4:17 9; 2 Corinthians 4:17 Gird up the 8
Who Is A GOOD Christian? Who Is A GOOD Christian? One who puts conviction before One who puts conviction before consequences. consequences. One who puts service to God before service One who puts service to God before service to self. to self. One who puts courage before convenience. One who puts courage before convenience. Being a GOOD Christian demands something of Being a GOOD Christian demands something of you! you! Don t just wear the name Be the person Don t just wear the name Be the person Christ in You! cf. Galatians 2:20 Christ in You! cf. Galatians 2:20 9
