I've been trying to decide what I believe for a long time, and I think I've finally decided what I do and do not believe. But I'm wondering what my religion IS, since it isn't really Deism and it isn't Christianity either. Anyway, I do believe Jesus was God (A Christian belief), and that he's coming back (Another Christian belief), but I don't believe all of the Bible(A Deist belief). I believe that God gave us nature to show us that he's real (Another Deist belief). I also don't really believe that prayer does any good, so I only say prayers of thanks (A Deist belief). So does that make me a Christian Deist? Or is that too far away from Christianity? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.
Am I a Christian?
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There is only one kind of Christian. That person is born again and has placed their hope solely on the merits of Jesus Christ and is trusting the finished work of the cross to get them to Heaven. They know that they are sinners and could never get there on their own merits and have given it over to Him to take care of. In that case, I would ask you- are you a Christian? Do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that should you die right now that you would instantly be in the presence of Jesus? The Bible says that we can "know" if it is the case.
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ReturningProdigal said:
Hi there!
Satan knows that Jesus is God, and satan knows that Christ is returning to claim His own. Does that make satan a Christian? Of course not.
Becoming a Christian is based upon the acknowledgement that there is sin in your life and that the consequence of that sin is eternal separation from God. Being a Christian is knowing that there is only one way to be reconciled to God and that is through the redemptive nature of Jesus Christ. Christ died for YOUR sins so you could be reconciled to God. If you want to be a Christian, then you need to tell Christ that you accept Him as your personal Savior, and that you believe that through Him, your sins are forgiven, and then ask Him to forgive you for those sins.
Perhaps the hard part for a diest is to know that God cares about every little detail of your life. You weren't created and then left afloat in life to voyage on your own... God want to pilot your ship, but you have to let Him. Sin is disobedience to God, and reconciliation is obedience and submission to God.
You have a choice. Questions?
~malaka~
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platzapS
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Prodigal, your beliefs closely parallel mine. I consider myself a Christian. I have accepted Jesus as God and Savior, but believe that a considerable amount of the Old Testament is...not entirely accurate. I also question the power of prayer sometimes. I believe that hell is not eternal, but a purgatory-type state of seperation from God.
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I believe that if you have accepted Christ as your saviour you are a christian, but if you don't continue your walk with him, your faith will waver, and you will be tossed to and fro. I just think you should always examine your heart before God, and seek his understanding more then anything, but also relize that Jesus used the Old Testament alot and so if he used false scripture can we really trust him.
Just ask God for guidance
Just ask God for guidance
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Marie
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Christian= little Christ
To be a Christian, you should strive to let your life reflect that of Christ, to the best of your abilities. You must recognize your sin, and put yourself aside to follow Him.
That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is the Lord, and honestly believe in your heart and with all of your soul that God brought him back from the dead, you will be saved. If you believe that, and confess that, I would say you are a Christian.
Just curious, but what don't you believe about the Bible?
To be a Christian, you should strive to let your life reflect that of Christ, to the best of your abilities. You must recognize your sin, and put yourself aside to follow Him.
That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is the Lord, and honestly believe in your heart and with all of your soul that God brought him back from the dead, you will be saved. If you believe that, and confess that, I would say you are a Christian.
Just curious, but what don't you believe about the Bible?
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Of all the things not to believe. Have not they been being fulfilled and are currently doing so before our eyes?ReturningProdigal said:
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aggie03
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Umm...if you don't believe in the Messianic Prophecies then why do you believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah?
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I really think that some hit it right. if you believe that Jesus died for your sins and came back from the dead for us, and you accept Him as your Lord and Savior then thats really all you need. I do believe however, that prayer does alot of good. Yes, God knows what you are thinkning and have ing a hard time with it but it helps to get it out. Kindof like a best friend. it just feels better to confess and vent. thouhg we do have to forgive ourselves and others before we can be forgiven.
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Why don't you believe in prophecies? You don't believe Jesus was prophecized to be born of a virgin in bethlehem, or die, and rise from the dead? I don't understand how you believe Jesus is God, yet not believe He fullfilled the prophecy proving He's God?ReturningProdigal said:
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Sure, it's the word of God, according to you. And the Koran is the word of God, according to the Muslims. Etc.aggie03 said:
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I am not a Christian, I am a Deist and I just happen to catch this thread while I was skimming the net.
First I want to comment on this quote made by someone above.
...grrr...how do you quote someone???
anyway the quote is:
"There is only one kind of Christian."
Firstly that statement in it's self is wrong. Do you understand what Christ means? No, not Jesus Christ...Christ by it's self? I'll help you out.
Christ - Any expected deliverer (look it up). This means anyone who believes in a deliverer or prophet of any sort...then can be a Christian. Be they a Christian Deist or a Christian believing in any other deliverer.
I am not a Christian Deist, but I do believe in the right of Christian Deists to call themselves so, and have defended that right many times. So to answer the quote, there is not only one kind of Christian.
anyway, I don't want to fight, just to make you understand the meaning of Christ. I may post some more on this board...but well a lot of my opinions don't go over well with Christians. Anyone interested in my views may visit my page and board by doing a search for Privation Deism on the web.
thank you all for being here,
-bill
First I want to comment on this quote made by someone above.
...grrr...how do you quote someone???
anyway the quote is:
"There is only one kind of Christian."
Firstly that statement in it's self is wrong. Do you understand what Christ means? No, not Jesus Christ...Christ by it's self? I'll help you out.
Christ - Any expected deliverer (look it up). This means anyone who believes in a deliverer or prophet of any sort...then can be a Christian. Be they a Christian Deist or a Christian believing in any other deliverer.
I am not a Christian Deist, but I do believe in the right of Christian Deists to call themselves so, and have defended that right many times. So to answer the quote, there is not only one kind of Christian.
anyway, I don't want to fight, just to make you understand the meaning of Christ. I may post some more on this board...but well a lot of my opinions don't go over well with Christians. Anyone interested in my views may visit my page and board by doing a search for Privation Deism on the web.
thank you all for being here,
-bill
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