24 Dec 16
For those who say "someone who believes in Jesus", that seems too easy.
Which Jesus? Which Christianity?
Roman Catholics?
Regular Catholics?
Jehovah Witness?
Methodist?
Baptist?
Believers in Trinity?
Believers in Godhead?
Those who believe that Jesus was God's son, but not 'the' God?
Some will say that it doesn't matter, just 'pick one', and as long as God and Jesus are somehow involved, in any fashion, you're okay.
Dive has been asking me if I am now a Christian. My response is that I am a theist.
What are the criteria to be 'a Christian'? And will everyone agree to this criteria?
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by chaney3Romans 8:9
For those who say "someone who believes in Jesus", that seems too easy.
Which Jesus? Which Christianity?
Roman Catholics?
Regular Catholics?
Jehovah Witness?
Methodist?
Baptist?
Believers in Trinity?
Believers in Godhead?
Those who believe that Jesus was God's son, but not 'the' God?
Some will say that it doesn't matter, just 'pick one', and ...[text shortened]... theist.
What are the criteria to be 'a Christian'? And will everyone agree to this criteria?
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Seems simple enough to me, you don't have God's Spirit it doesn't matter what you
denomination you belong to or don't belong to.
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by KellyJayOkay.
Romans 8:9
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Seems simple enough to me, you don't have God's Spirit it doesn't matter what you
denomination you belong to or don't belong to.
When you say "God", do you really mean Jesus?
Or, when you say "Jesus", do you really mean God?
Should be very easy for you to answer.
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by KellyJaySimple? Lets see .. How do you know if:
Romans 8:9
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Seems simple enough to me, you don't have God's Spirit it doesn't matter what you
denomination you belong to or don't belong to.
- You have Gods Spirit or Spirit of Christ
- A friend has Gods Spirit or Spirit of Christ
- The pastor has Gods Spirit or Spirit of Christ
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by EladarI think I remember you saying that a Christian is one who accepts Christ as his personal saviour. Now as usual you are full of pronouncements [from the church obviously], which do not appear in the Bible.
Christian is a self proclaimed title, totally meaningless.
The Bible has absolutely nothing, not even remotely, about Jesus being a personal saviour. That is complete hogwash designed to fool the gullible Christians looking for an easy salvation .. and there are millions of them.
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by chaney3A true Christian knows God and is a child of God.
I don't know what you mean.
Can you explain?
Seeing as only God can actually make that call, the self declared term means nothing.
Let's say that I worshipped satan and claimed to be a christian at the same time because I am open minded and inclusive.
Would I be a christian?
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by Rajk999That would not be me.
I think I remember you saying that a Christian is one who accepts Christ as his personal saviour. Now as usual you are full of pronouncements [from the church obviously], which do not appear in the Bible.
The Bible has absolutely nothing, not even remotely, about Jesus being a personal saviour. That is complete hogwash designed to fool the gullible Christians looking for an easy salvation .. and there are millions of them.
24 Dec 16
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Originally posted by chaney3The only reason I ask you is because at times you troll through this forum saying you are then you aren't etc. Anyway, as for your OP question...
Dive has been asking me if I am now a Christian. My response is that I am a theist...
Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
The evidence is the fruit of the spirit. A lack of fruit does not mean a lack of life but God prunes to encourage fruit.
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by divegeesterThis is a horrible response, and makes NO sense.
The only reason I ask you is because at times you troll through this forum saying you are then you aren't etc. Anyway, as for your OP question...
Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
The evidence is the fruit of the spirit. A lack of fruit does not mean a lack of life but God prunes to encourage fruit.
24 Dec 16
Originally posted by divegeesterIt's clear that you're drunk, and didn't bother to read my OP, otherwise, you might have explained why YOU are a 'real' Christian, and Robbie is not.
Why don't you say what it is you don't like?
How can you tell it is horrible is you don't understand it?
Are you just going to be a dick again?