Who Is A Christian

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Who Is A Christian?

• 1 Peter 412-19

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Word Christian Is Used In Three Passages

• 1 Peter 416
• But if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not
  be ashamed but let him glorify God in this
  name.
• Acts 1126
• The disciples were called Christians first in
  Antioch.
• Acts 2628
• You almost persuade me to become a Christian.

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Let Us Examine Each Text...
To Let Scripture Answer
WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?
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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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1 Peter 415-19

• 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a
  murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome
  meddler 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian,
  he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in
  this name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin
  with the household of God and if it begins with
  us first, what will be the outcome for those who
  do not obey the gospel of God? 18AND IF IT IS
  WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT
  WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
  19Therefore, those also who suffer according to
  the will of God shall entrust their souls to a
  faithful Creator in doing what is right.

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Who Is Is Not A Christian...

• CHRISTIAN
• Wears name glorifying God
• Part of house of God
• Has obeyed the gospel
• Righteous - Saved
• Acts according to the will of God
• Involved in well-doing as defined by Creator

• NOT A CHRISTIAN
• Wears name glorifying one other than God
• Not of house of God
• Not obeyed the gospel
• Ungodly - Sinner
• Acts contrary to the will of God
• Involved in well-doing as defined by man

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Christian
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Christian
Catholic
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Christian
Baptist or Methodist
Catholic
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Christian
Baptist or Methodist
Lutheran
Catholic
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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Acts 1121-26

• 21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a
  large number who believed turned to the Lord.
  22The news about them reached the ears of the
  church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off
  to Antioch. 23Then when he arrived and witnessed
  the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to
  encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
  true to the Lord 24for he was a good man, and
  full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And
  considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
  25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul 26and
  when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
  And for an entire year they met with the church
  and taught considerable numbers and the
  disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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A Christian Is Is Not...

• CHRISTIAN
• Believer who has turned to the Lord
• Member of the same church as in N.T. time
• One who is added to the Lord
• A disciple of Christ

• NOT A CHRISTIAN
• Unbeliever who has not turned to the Lord
• Member of church not found in N.T. times
• One who is added to human organization
• A disciple of man

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Acts 2627-29

• 27King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I
  know that you do. 28Agrippa replied to Paul, In
  a short time you will persuade me to become a
  Christian. 29And Paul said, I would wish to
  God, that whether in a short or long time, not
  only you, but also all who hear me this day,
  might become such as I am, except for these
  chains.

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Acts 2627-29

• 27King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I
  know that you do. 28Agrippa replied to Paul, In
  a short time you will persuade me to become a
  Christian. 29And Paul said, I would wish to
  God, that whether in a short or long time, not
  only you, but also all who hear me this day,
  might become such as I am, except for these
  chains.

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A Christian Is One Who...

• Believes the preaching about Jesus
• Is persuaded to become a follower of Christ
• Obeys the same gospel obeyed by Paul
• Acts 2216
• Romans 63-11
• Acts 191-5
• 1 Corinthians 1213

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Are You A Christian?

• Would You Become One This Very Hour?