A Christian Is

1 John 4:14-17 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
 
WHO is a Christian? You are if you acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God. To acknowledge is to know. To know is to determine the truth. A Christian has determined Jesus is God’s Son.
    This is not a cultural condition; this is a believer’s confession. “The Bible is true. I am a sinner. I need salvation in Jesus’ blood.” A Christian celebrates, “The Holy Spirit has granted me faith to be born again. God lives in (me) and (I) live in God. A Christian says, “I has an active relationship with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christ-centered living in his grace is my joy.” A Christian blesses God with, “I love you, Lord. I am grateful you are love.”
    A Christian’s life grows toward God. A Christian knows, “God’s love changes my life. In this way love is made complete in me and in my church.” A Christian experiences Jesus’ directive: Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
    As a Christian, you know the Father, and you are sure you are his child. In love, a Christian strives to live in God’s commands. A Christian is sure, “My future is secure with God in heaven. I confidently await the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.”
    A Christian’s heart is eager to put away the world and hold fast to the Word. A Christian salvation is from the Lord. He has graciously raised them from sin’s death to Jesus’ life. A Christian submits to the gospel. A Christian easily, surely proclaims the name of Jesus as Savior, Redeemer and King. A Christian lives into confession. Words and deeds become a visible view of God in a sin-darkened world. With sure joy and clear purpose, a Christian will “let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
   
Life Thought: A Christian is born again, created anew (2 Corinthians 5:17) into Christ’s life.