How can i be a true christian?
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I like what has been said.  The whole point of being a Christian (past the salvation part) is to become like Christ.  How do you do this??  Good suggestions have been given, and here are some more:\n-get into the Word every day.  God is going to talk to you through the ultimate "user manual".  \n-Get plugged into a Bible based church.  Get involved!!!  \n-Be open to letting the Spirit help you in life with making choices and reaching out to others.\n-Memorize Scripture- that helps write His Word on your heart, and you will pull that out of your memory when you least expect to.\n-Clean up your "house" bit by bit.  If you wear clothes that are making guys think unholy thoughts, make the choice and wear something else.  If you have a potty mouth, bite your tongue.  We ALL have things that we are working on.  Others will see this change in you, and see how Christ is changing you.  \n-praise God all throughout the day, this helps focus on what He has made good.\n\nI have been praying for you already!
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Read the bible and pray for fogiveness of all of your sins.\n\nGod will provide you with everything you need and want.
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This is the type of question that is better answered over coffee and not on a message board.\n\nThat said, you will always fall short of the ideal, but it's the same old answers: You pray. You read the Bible. You ask got for forgiveness. Ultimately, though you realize that grace is not just there for forgiveness but for transformation. You learn that it's not so much what you do, but what Christ does in you ("Apart from Him you can do nothing"). \n\nAbiding in Christ is actually tougher than it sounds because we've raised a generation of sincere Christians that believe it is their responsibility to maintain what Christ accomplished for them on the Cross. Change takes time, over time the Holy Spirit will cause growth, and you won't be the best judge of it because you are living in your skin--and can't see progress as easily as anyone around you. Now, any progress you make won't add anything to what Christ has done but it will feel good.\n\nSo, have fun. Enjoy your life. Christianity is inward transformation not outward observance of rules. Go with your conscience of course, but don't get too wrapped up in it. God will complete the work he started.
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Well you're not really converting if you were already a Christian. Just choose whichever denomination you fell most comfortable with. None of them are perfect. Maybe you should tryout a few different ones to see what you might like.
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Those who strive to live as Jesus Christ lived are true Christians.
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God would never betray you, not ever.  His promise of that is written in the Bible.  Therefore, I will ever remain a Christian.  :)
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Prayer.The best way to learn how to live as Christ wants you to live is to go to him directly and inquire of him.He can lead you to do just what you should do.He has been directing his people a long time.You CAN live a Christlike life.Even in this age.Regardless of what mindless people think or say.Never let anyone discourage you from seeking Christ.They will soon be asking for his help.I just hope they don`t wait too late.
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Believe in GOD - Go to Church - Go to Confession - Be a good Person - Make the right choices
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Believe in Jesus Christ, repent for your sins, and be baptized.
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Christians are to strive to be Christ-like.  No one will ever be as perfect as Christ and everyone realizes this but if you are trying in your everyday life to make the right decisions, help others in need etc...then you are trying to live your life and become Christ-like...
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Praise God,welcome to the Family! My advise would to be DAILY in the Word(the King James Version Bible),pray daily,not just in church,keep your eyes on Christ,not on other christians,not on the world,dont care what others say unless they are quoting from the scriptures,you can NEVER go wrong by listening to the scriptures. Go to www.chick.com to continue your Christian growth,they have a lot of good christian reading material that you CAN TRUST.God's greatest blessings to you!
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First, Ask God, let him verify what I say\n\nI believe that working on your thought life helps you to become a better Christian. Phil 4:8, Jesus said in the chapters between Matt 5-7 about how if a man thinks about sleeping with a woman he has already committed adultery. Ps 13:2; Ps 94; Mark 2:8; Romans 1:21\n\nI believe in modesty, but I don't believe that God wants us to look bad. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit so look after it and keep it nice. Just don't be a stumbling block.\n\nI know what you mean about the T.v shows. I watch  Rove he is an Australian T.v  presenter and his show is quite funny but it is regularly littered with sexualisation of people and inappropriate comments and gags. I have been feeling convicted to stop watching I probably should. \n\nBanana's is good clean comedy and very funny and clever. \n\nJames 3 talks about taming the tongue it is very difficult, but acheivable. \nPs 37 - Ask God for the desires of your heart to match his.\n\nChristianity is a progressive thing, don't beat yourself up, if it takes you less time to do something God has told you to do than last time - thats a step forward. \nYou don't swear where you usually would. Things like that\n\nHEB 12:1-2 Keep you eyes fixed on Jesus the Author and perfector of our faith.\n\nDo remember all sin is the same in God's eyes - in saying that don't throw yourself into new ones cause each of them have different natrual consequences. God knows how to get the best out of your life, allow him to guide you.\n\nP.s Congrats on being a virgin and staying away from alcohol.\n\nGod Bless you Richly sister as you continue to Grow in the Grace Knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. \n\nYou are beautiful, you are dearly and deeply loved.\n\nPraise God that you have seen you errors and want to change them. Praise God, focus on God. \n\nHallelujah.\n\nYour an inspiration.
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There is only one true Christianity, the one that worships God in entirity and beliefs in His full infallible word, and takes time to study it and know it, and know what God says, and to obey it.   \nThere are so many different groups calling themselves Christians. For you to be a true Christian, you must first believe in Jesus. He is the reason for the faith. He is the reason we are saved.   \nBut, ppl because of human nature hear something they dont like and they try to make the Bible fit what they want it to say. So, within all churches, you find ppl doing this, and all kinds of beliefs are going on. But, no scripture if of private interpreation. God says that.     Its not what you or I think, Its what God thinks. We can only know that by staying in study and prayer.   to love God enough to obey Him.\nOn this issue of who is God and  who is not, it varies so many ways, but not in scripture, not if you study it ALL.   \nThere are three in the Godhead, a triune God.   1John 5:7  says the three operate as one. This is the triune Godhead. No trinity isnt in the bible, the word itself. But, the words to describe it are.   Titus 2:13  says Jesus is great God and saviour.    Acts 5:3-4 says if we lie to the Holy Spirit, we lie to God.    1 Tim  3:16 says Jesus is God in the flesh and made to preach....   \nso much moreon all of this. Takes time to study and pray and continue studying and praying. But, its the only way we know what God wants for us.   God is the father, Jesus is referred to as His son, and the Holy Spirit is the one that leads to conviction.  He puts things into action.    \nAll three operate as one, and we are to worship all three as one, and noone else.    Its like the Godhead is the Title..... \ntakes much study to get thru all of this. I pray you will do this for yourself.    Jesus came to die for all of our sins that we may be saved. Yet, most mock him and hate Him, and are still tryiing to crucify Him even more today.   He did suffer for us and He died for us. What more do the ppl need?    \nand you will also find that just because a person or a church uses the term Christian, does not mean they are.  I have met ppl using the word Christians that dont even believe in Jesus at all.  and clearly state that Jesus is not God.    Christians are Jesus followers.   so if you dont follow Jesus, how can you claim the title of Christians. Just be leery of who tells you they are Christians. God says by their fruits(actions) you will know them.  Do they follow Jesus, do they love Him , do they obey???? These are the things that will tell you if someone is  christian or not. If you know the Bible, you can spot a true Christian a long way away, because they are  about God and love, and unity of the faith and in the truth.   We can be united, but if its not truth, its not Gods unity.    Study and pray. and soon you will see it so clearly. Doesnt even take long, but takes dedication and persevernece... And worth every bit of time you give to it.   Press on with the Lord.
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#1. Love God -------------------------check\n#2  Be intelligent ----------------------check\n#3  Be Capable!! ---------------------  ???\n#4. Be mature ------------------------   ???\n#5  Be creative ------------------------check\n#6  Know what Love is!! --------------check\n#7  Be Self/God Sufficient -----------  ???\n#8  Have a good sense of Humor!!--- ???\n#9  Be Financially independant (of Me!!)LoL???\n\nWell the list could go on and on but I'll stop here.\n\nIt seems that in Christ..One is always right where One needs to be. Is this not true?? \n\nHang in there!! God'll do something for you!!\nMaybe it's right under your nose right now??
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A Christian is someone who has asked Jesus Christ to come into their life & save them from their sinful lifestyle. That person accepts the bible as God's given Word, as inpired by the Holy Spirit. A true Christian tries to follow the laws of God to the best of their ability. They do not pick/choose which laws & rules they will obey. Jesus says (through the Bible) that "if you love me, you will obey what I command" (Jn 14:15). Christianity is also a relationship with God. That means that you communicate both ways. You pray to God & you listen to His word through reading the Bible, going to Church, Christian books/music, and communion with other Christians. The difference between Christianity & every other religious belief is that we don't have to "DO" anything to earn our way to Heaven. Religion is man's attempt to be good enough for God, Christianity is God's attempt to reach man & He did so by sending His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life and died for our sins on the cross. His blood washes away all of our sins because he was the perfect man/God. He was the ultimate & perfect sacrifice, & I thank God every day for His mercy.
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One cannot become a Christian or be a member of Christ's Church without doing the following:\n\n1) Believe John 3:16\n2) Publicly Confess Jesus as the Son of God Matt. 10:32- \n33 \n3) Repent of your sins Luke 13:3, Acts 2:38\n4) Be baptized for the remission of sins Mark 16:16, Acts\n2:38\n5) Live faithfully\n\nI am glad that you had the courage to ask such a question, I hope this helps. God bless!
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true christians live their lives according to and for God. false christians claim to be christians but are only really "christian" on sundays when it comes to going to church. every other day of the week they live in sin.