Do I have to do something in order to become a Christian?
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A lot of people have replied to this question by saying that you must accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, welcoming Jesus into your heart and life, and admitting you are a sinner and asking for forgiveness.\n\nThese are good starts, but these are ONLY a start.  To be a Christian means to be Christ to others.  Read the Gospels and see what Jesus did.  He forgave people, he fed the people, he cured them of ailments that kept them from being part of society.  These are the things we must do if we are to be Christian.  Read the 25th Chapter of Matthew and you will see what you must do.\n\nBeing a Christian is more than just believing, it is DOING.
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You don't need a church to be a Christian. You can stay at home an read the bible an pray to the Lord be a good Christian. All a church is so that people can congregate an worship the lord together in one spot.
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Jesus is the one and only person who did and will ever die for our sins.  If a Christian chooses to live in sin after becoming born again (a true Christian), then they are not living the way they should.  Just because you become a Christian does not mean you will never sin again.  It means you are to turn your back on sin, do your best not to sin, and live a life that is acceptable to God.  When you do that, you will still have shortcomings...but you know that you don't have to worry about it.  You just ask for forgiveness, turn your back on that sin, and thank God for His grace.
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Being Christian unfortunately does not stop you from being sinful.  I think just tryint to live the life you want to have, but also being a good example to others is enough.\n\nEveryone is sinful, Christian or not, that is why Jesus died on the cross!
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Simple:\n\nJust ask Christ to enter your heart. All other things come after. Sure read the bible, but it is not required, although it is jolly good reading. It is written:\n\nJohn 20:31\nBut these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.\n\nThe only hard thing about accepting him is trusting him, and beliving him. Trust is hard but you have to work at it.
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becoming a christian isnt an act, it's a state of mind, a change of heart and a belief. the actions come after the change of heart. the more you feed off of God's word (the bible) the more He changes you from the inside out and that is when you start to change. just getting saved and trying to act diffrent without being fed the word of God will never work. you'll be saved but you wont change. once you believe in Christ and become saved you dont just forget and go back. people struggle with the flesh and our earthly desires and the only way to battle the flesh is to know how, the only way to know how is to live in the word. this is what will change them. without the word they are going at it alone and no one can do it alone.
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Easily.  I am very spiritual but not a Christian.  Being in touch with the universe and all things doesn't mean you have to chose a religion.  Just meditate.
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If you ask Christ to come in your heart, He does and then gives you a desire to do these other things. You don't have to do anything else to make it to heaven, but you will be held accountable to God for all you neglect to do. The Bible also says 'to him who knowth to do good and doeth it not to him it is sin' Our desire should be to do whatever it takes to be just like Him and to please Him. If you are a Christian and you don't have this desire then you need to talk to God about your walk with Him.
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Confirmation is merely a tradition of certain denominations. A person is not a Christian by being confirmed in the church. One is only a Christian if they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and have given their life over to Him. \n\nEven if you choose to "leave the Christian faith", God might have a different plan for you. Your His forever. Once saved always saved... there is no turning back. That's the awesome love of God we know better as, GRACE!
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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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I don't feel that you have to.  But i think some people need some type of structure and assurance that they aren't alone in their journey.  I think it is definitely up to you as a person as to whether or not you need to belong to a church.  But going to church does not make you a christian.  That happens by asking Jesus Christ to be your saviour.  Just my opinion!
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Religion, maybe. Relationship No!\n\nChristianity is a liberating, horizon widening, life giving relationship. Some would say that Christianity is a list of rules but it is not. If you look ay Jesus' words He said that there are only two rules - 1) Love God. 2) Love each other. Simple, eh!\n\nBecoming a Christian is as simple as taking a pill. Three steps in taking a pill; 1) get the pill, 2) take the pill, 3) have a glass of water. Three steps in becomming a Christian; 1) realise that you are a sinner and need a saviour, that you can't save your self, change your mind about sin 2) Realise that Jesus death on the cross paid the penality for your sin so you don't have to, 3) ask Jesus to forgive your sin
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No, definitely not. If you accept Christ, then you accept that you have to take on the responsibilities and privileges that come with being a disciple of him. One of the foremost responsibilities is living up to your part in obeying his command to preach to others about the good news of God's kingdom. It is a command and obligation, if you claim to be a Christian this is not optional for you. (Matthew 28:19,20)\n\nAnd the scriptures tell us plainly it's not a matter of accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior in order to become saved. The verse reads "he who endures to the end is the one that will be saved"....so it requires a constant action, our constant endurance that determines our salvation.
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Nope..The whole concept of being a Christian comes from the Bible and apart from that there is no way to become a Christian..  Jesus said you had to be born again.  There is no other book I know of that says how to be born again and have a personal relationship with God himself, only the Bible talks in those terms..  \nA christian that doesn't believe the Bible really isn't a christian.  \nAn electrician that rejects the concept of electricity..\nHere lies the crux of the problem.. Christians have had a spiritual experience with God that you cannot see, but experience inside of their mind and will.  It is positive and beautifal and we love what has happened to us.  No one else can taste, feel, or measure what has happened except the person that it has happened to.  That is why Christians are so sure of what they have.  \nA non christian is puzzled by this and reads the same Bible and can't get the same answer, because they haven't had the experience..  \nI understand how the non christian feels as I was once a non christian and didn't understand..  I can still remember thinking that these guys are fruitcakes.  But now I am one of them and never ever want to go back to my old life.  Jim I am so happy and fulfilled in my life that I would never exchange it.
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"anyone who is a good person is a Christian."  I don't agree.\n\nYou are not a Christian unless you believe the teachings of Jesus Christ.\nIt even says that in the dictionary.\n\n\n"...it takes more than (being good or nice) to be a follower of Christ."\n\nYou're right about that
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Well,If you are doing it just for the rewards then there will be no salvation for you.....Because GOD knows you intentions.....So yes I would still be a Christian.\n\nVery good question though........GOD BLESS\nhttp://www.gotquestions.org
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Nope they are not when you consider that a christian is simply a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ. Also, the Bible does not mention anything about denominations. To be sure, membership of a denomination does not qualify one as a christian or for heaven.\n\nBut then, so many people have varied ideas/concepts about what it really means to follow Christ - Like the Anglican church approving homosexuality, catholics believing in Saint/Mary worship, Moonies encouraging adultery, etc to mention a few. So denominations began to form and grow depending on which one finds more convenient to follow. And sadly, people are being classified by the denominations they attend.\n\nHOWEVER, THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUTH AND ONE GOSPEL - despite the many interpretations about this Truth/gospel. How do you then know which is which? Simply follow these steps:\n\n1. Get a good Bible - I suggest King James version\n2. Prayerfully tell God to reveal His son Jesus to you and what His will for you is. Let Him know of your inadequacies in finding out all by yourself and ask for HIS help sincerely\n3. Start a daily Bible study - at least 3 chapters a day beginning from either the old  or new testament.\n4. Attend a Bible believing Church regularly; where you are not sure, continue in your local church until The Holy Spirit will, as necessary, direct your footsteps.\n5. Promise God and seek His help to walk as He directs - even when it appears such an obedience will not be convenient.\n\nSummarily, being of a particular denomination DOES not make ANYBODY a christian. Attitudes, customs, practices, beliefs, denominations, fashions - all may (and do) change, but a real (born again)christian will hold unto and stand on the UNCHANGING STANDARD of God.\n\nGod bless you good