As a Baptist, how would you define a Christian?

[GraceSeeker]

Though I'm posting this question in several threads scattered through CF, I'm not trolling or seeking to be contentious. I'm genuinely curious to find out how this question might be similarly or differently addressed by various groups within Christendom. And, please, though I know that whole books could be written in response, try to distill your own answer down to a single sentence, such as might be used when designing a poll.


A Christian is _____________________.

 

[sam5432]

2 Cor. 5:17 and Gal. 6:15

 

[Hentenza]

A sinner that has been saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

 

[MagusAlbertus]

Anyone who has humbled themselves before the Lord and allowed Christ to become Lord of their life through faith in the hope offered by the the death burial and resurrection of Jesus. (and PS must not be a 'bad' sinner 'cause we can't have those kinds around us)

 

[Vince53]

There's an oddity here. The Greek word "Christian" literally means "little Christ," and words structured that way refer to followers of someone or something.

The Bible tells us that "the disciples were first called Christians" when not everyone who has accepted Christ is a disciple. In addition, Judas was a disciple, and he was an adversary from the beginning.

 

[leothelioness]

A Christian is someone who has accepted Christ as their Lord and follows his commandments.

 

[JohnKnox87]

A Christian is someone who has a relationship with God through what Christ has done.

 

[DD2008]

Though I'm posting this question in several threads scattered through CF, I'm not trolling or seeking to be contentious. I'm genuinely curious to find out how this question might be similarly or differently addressed by various groups within Christendom. And, please, though I know that whole books could be written in response, try to distill your own answer down to a single sentence, such as might be used when designing a poll.


A Christian is _____________________.

A Christian is a person who has placed his faith in Christ.

 

[GraceSeeker]

There's an oddity here. The Greek word "Christian" literally means "little Christ," and words structured that way refer to followers of someone or something.

The Bible tells us that "the disciples were first called Christians" when not everyone who has accepted Christ is a disciple. In addition, Judas was a disciple, and he was an adversary from the beginning.

That is an "oddity" and an interesting one at that.

I'm appreciating all the different feedback from everyone. Thank you so much!

 

[Yukerboy]

A Christian is one who is born of God.