What is it to be a True Believer?

[Astrid]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

 

[Neogaia777]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

In Christianity, it means anyone who is a real believer in the Gopsel (good news) message of or about Jesus Christ.

It's basic message entails Jesus being born of a virgin, and dying so you could be forgiven of your sins, and that he came in the flesh, and that he was resurrected from the dead sometime after his death or dying so that you could be forgiven of your sins.

There are probably just a few more things you need to believe in beyond that, etc, but that's the basic message of Christianity that in Christianity distinguishes a true believer, from a non-true believer, etc.

It all centers around the message of or about Jesus, etc, or as Paul said "Jesus Christ and him crucified", etc. That's how you can tell a true believer, from a non-true believer, etc. Well, in Christianity anyway, etc.

Take Care.

 

[Neogaia777]

In Christianity, it means anyone who is a real believer in the Gopsel (good news) message of or about Jesus Christ.

It's basic message entails Jesus being born of a virgin, and dying so you could be forgiven of your sins, and that he came in the flesh, and that he was resurrected from the dead sometime after his death or dying so that you could be forgiven of your sins.

There are probably just a few more things you need to believe in beyond that, etc, but that's the basic message of Christianity that in Christianity distinguishes a true believer, from a non-true believer, etc.

It all centers around the message of or about Jesus, etc, or as Paul said "Jesus Christ and him crucified", etc. That's how you can tell a true believer, from a non-true believer, etc. Well, in Christianity anyway, etc.

Take Care.

@Astrid

I'd say you also need to believe that he ascended after his resurrection and that you believe that he will return one day to establish a Kingdom and cleanse the world of it's sins, etc.

But beyond that, that's it, etc.

In Christianity anyone can become a true believer or saved person instantly or overnight by just believing in just these few basic things, etc.

Take Care/God Bless.

 

[timothyu]

Just as the media insists we must see them as truth tellers and must believe what we are told, there are factions within religion who demand the same. We must be true believers in their doctrines and various agendas and teachings. Liars all. But Jesus was clear when addressing the Apostles , that truth only comes from the Father and not from man and that this would be the rock, the foundation of His church. True believers follow the will and ways of the Kingdom, not the will and ways of man. The two worlds are opposite in nature.

1 John 2: 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.​

16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

 

[Aaron112]

Even the demons believe! and perish - they tremble in terror knowing their judgment is at hand.

 

[BPPLEE]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

It can also mean someone who is sold out to a cause or ideology,

 

[David Lamb]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

I would say it is used to distinguish between people who we'd call "nominal Christians", (Christians in name only) and people who really believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and that He died to save them from sin death and hell.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

A true believer is one who has received His Holy Spirit. Be blessed.

 

[Astrid]

A true believer is one who has received His Holy Spirit. Be blessed.

What does the “ true” part mean?

 

[Laodicean60]

What does the “ true” part mean?

I think Neogaia777 explained it well.

It's basic message entails Jesus being born of a virgin, and dying so you could be forgiven of your sins, and that he came in the flesh, and that he was resurrected from the dead sometime after his death or dying so that you could be forgiven of your sins.

The question is what do you think "true" means? If you judge by actions then you are wrong because all humans operate on their selfish desires.

 

[Astrid]

I think Neogaia777 explained it well.

The question is what do you think "true" means? If you judge by actions then you are wrong because all humans operate on their selfish desires.

Interesting

 

[BCP1928]

BPPLEE has it right. It is not generally considered to be a term of approbation.

 

[partinobodycular]

What does the “ true” part mean?

For me there's a far more important question... how am I to recognize this 'true' Christian?

 

[Astrid]

For me there's a far more important question... how am I to recognize this 'true' Christian?

I’m not sure id start with the self identified

 

[timothyu]

For me there's a far more important question... how am I to recognize this 'true' Christian?

They don't willingly follow the will of man and this world we have made in our own image.

Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

 

[Astrid]

They don't willingly follow the will of man and this world we have made in our own image.

Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Is everything esteemed by people bad in Gods eyes?

being a friend to the earth we live on is bad?

dont conform to anything not specifically approved by God?

 

[timothyu]

Is everything esteemed by people bad in Gods eyes?

The scriptures say what they say. What it boils down to is that the will of man is built upon self - pure selfishness, self interest, self discernment, etc.. God's will is not. He tells us to not seek personal gain at another's expense but to care for all as we would wish they cared for us. This is where discernment comes in.

 

[Astrid]

The scriptures say what they say. What it boils down to is that the will of man is built upon self - pure selfishness, self interest, self discernment, etc.. God's will is not. He tells us to not seek personal gain at another's expense but to care for all as we would wish they cared for us. This is where discernment comes in.

Ok thanks.

it’s interesting to learn how Christian thinking
works.

Some is no different from our traditional beliefs,some
seems quite strange.

 

[timothyu]

Some is no different from our traditional beliefs,some
seems quite strange.

Agreed especially when people take what is meant to be simple enough for a child to understand, (ie. the golden rule which comes from Jesus' second commandment of love all as self) and complicate it and turn it into a religion for the sake of creating authourity, power and governments. Jesus simply started a movement that got turned back towards the world of man.

 

[Tropical Wilds]

I hear this term- what does it mean?

It’s a means to measure up others and ascertain how they should be regarded or treated. See also: The Sneeches (if it hasn’t been banned in your zip code yet).