But, unless you use a newer version of the Bible, the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. None of your requirements are put forth in the Bible as a requirement or qualification to being a Christian.


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>>>>>>>So do you agree with this from The Church of England?
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>>>>>>Ambiguous question. Are you saying, is this what the C of E taught me or do I agree with this teaching, or is this my understanding of their teaching. (polybiguous?). I've told you what MY expectations are. I believe we survive death in a spirit form anyaway, indep. of Xian beliefs, and I have ample personal evidence to assure me of this. I believe it's advantageous to be good and spiritual in this life for your advancement in the next.
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>>>>>I'm just trying to see if you're committed to the beliefs of the church where you have had your children baptized.
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>>>>Why would it matter to you whether he is or isn't?
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>>>I suppose it doesnt' really matter to me - but - when someone says they are a Christian, it causes me to wonder what they mean by that and how committed they are to that belief.
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>>The questions really is: What is a cristian ??
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>>Walter,
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>Yes - I guess that's what I was trying to get out of him - what he thought a Christian was.
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>Here's my take on it...
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>A Christian is one who admits that he or she is a sinner and that they desire to change their sinful lifestyle and the eternal punishment that it brings (Romans 3:10 and 23). They would trust in what Christ did for sinners on the cross as a way to satisfy God's demand that their sinful actions be punished (Romans 5:8). They would receive Him as the only way to eternal life (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; 6:40). And...they would live their lives under His Lordship - that is they would attempt in all they do to live a life that is in accordance with the pricinples found in the Bible.