Thoughts from a Random Mind

 

                  What does it mean to be a Christian? The title ‘Christian’ was adopted by the Antioch church (Acts 11:23-26). It means literally “Christ-like” or “Ones of Christ” or “little Christs” *. There are some that believe that because America has Christian roots based on the beliefs of the country’s founding fathers, if you were born in America you are automatically a Christian. Not quite. If you ask most people if they are a Christian, they will say “of course”. They base their statement on the fact that they believe there is a God but based on the moral and ethical compass they follow it doesn’t seem to go much deeper than simply acknowledging God’s existence. Is there one way to believe? Does it follow some formula; like ‘do this and do that and you are in the club’ type of thing? If you believe God is real, then what about Jesus? Do you believe in him? Do you know what he did for you as an individual? What does it mean to you that based on Jesus’ actions you’ve been forgiven of all your disobedient acts? This information, once realized, should have changed your life, did it? Or are you a Christian in name only?  

                  Do you know why Jesus died? Was there a point to His dying? Should accepting Christ into your heart & life change the direction with which you go in the future? How about this: Because Christ died on a wooden cross for all in the area to see, you and I are set free if we embrace redemption the way we should. What are we free from? Whatever we have done that is displeasing to the Lord. That is referred to as “sin”. What is sin? It can be defined as such: 1. A transgression of a religious or moral law, especially when deliberate.

2.A. Deliberate disobedience to the known will of God; B. A condition of estrangement from God resulting from such disobedience; & C. Something regarded as being shameful, deplorable, or utterly wrong. 

                  The Bible tells us: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23 NLT) So what are you gonna do? Death is assured for all of God’s creation. Where we go after death is up to us. Choose wisely.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Definitions are taken from the American Heritage American Dictionary.

*https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/21020/what-does-christian-mean-acts-1126