What It Means To Be A Christian

I am a Christian, but what does that actually mean? I grew up in an average “Christian” family in the heart of the Bible Belt; I was raised to pray before I eat, pray before I sleep, be kind to others, never cuss, and not to miss church on Sunday morning. For the greater part of my childhood I thought that this was what defined someone as a “Christian.” Unfortunately, the word “Christian” has lost its significance in the World we live in today, and so has the importance to strive to live a Christian life. This has led to the stereotype that all “Christians” are hypocrites, which is opposite of what defines a true Christian. An individual isn’t automatically a Christian because they proclaim to be one. A true Christian lives a life as a follower and student of Jesus Christ, not because they say it, but because their life is seen as a representation of a Christian or “Little Christ” (https://compellingtruth.org/what-is-a-Christian.html) by others.
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Once I seen the difference that God had in my life and repented, I was able to truly see the difference that a life with God as the center changes everything. I strive to be a better Christian, being a Christian isn’t just a small part of my life, it is my life and from it everything else follows.
A person is not “of Christ” unless the Spirit of God is in him or her (Romans 8:9). This Spirit is imparted by the laying on of hands by an authorized representative of Jesus Christ (Acts 8:17-18). Through repentance, baptism and the receiving of God’s Holy Spirit, a Christian is then able to understand the spiritual truth of God and His Word (1 Corinthians