Understanding True Christianity: A Biblical Perspective on Belief and Salvation
Explore the essence of true Christianity through a scriptural lens by delving into beliefs, religious practices, morality, sincerity, baptism, and the critical distinction between surface-level faith and genuine salvation as outlined in the Gospel of John and Acts. Discover why being a Christian goes beyond mere religious affiliations and outward appearances.
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A ARE RE Y YOU OU T TRULY RULY A C A CHRISTIAN HRISTIAN? ? Scripture Reading: John 12:42 Scripture Reading: John 12:42- -50 50
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 3 Believe something about Jesus Believe something about Jesus, John 12:42-43 Many believe something Demons believe, Jas. 2:19; Mk. 1:23-24 Must believe truth about Jesus, John 1:12-13; 8:23-24, 58 Obey the faith, Acts 6:7; Matthew 7:21
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 4 You are religious You are religious, Acts 8:26-39 Christians are religious, Acts 2:42; James 1:26-27 Object of religion must be God, not self, Matthew 6:1 (Luke 18:9-12) Calling on Jesus is not enough for His approval, Acts 19:11-16
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 5 You are moral You are moral, Acts 10:1-2, 22 Are there not moral Hindus? Buddhists? Atheists? Morality is a false standard on which to base salvation, Acts 11:14 Of course, Christians must live morally, Philippians 4:8
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 6 You are sincere You are sincere, Acts 26:9-11; Philippians 3:4-6 Of course, cannot be a Christian without sincerity, 1 Peter 2:1 Sincerity does not wash away sins
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 7 You were baptized You were baptized, Acts 19:1-5 Christ s baptism is different from every other baptism (John s) Cannot be taught wrong (faith) and be baptized into Christ
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 8 You were baptized You were baptized, Acts 19:1-5 METHOD: Immersion, Acts 8:38 PURPOSE: Salvation, Mark 16:16 RESULT: Saved, added to church, Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Corinthians 12:13
Not a Christian Just Because Not a Christian Just Because 9 You are in a church You are in a church, Ephesians 4:4 Your choice | Church unimportant, Ephesians 3:10-11; Acts 20:28 Joining a church does not make you a Christian (Matthew 16:18) Must be added to Christ s church, Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 12:13
11 A Christian Is A Christian Is A disciple of Jesus, A disciple of Jesus, Acts 11:26 (Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16) Saved from past sins Saved from past sins, Ephesians 1:7 (Mark 16:16; Acts 22:6-16)
12 A Christian A Christian Lives faithfully Lives faithfully, Romans 6:4; Lk. 6:46 (Jas. 1:27; Eph. 2:10; Heb. 5:9) Bears image of Christ Bears image of Christ, Colossians 3:10 (Luke 9:23; 14:33; John 8:31-32)
