Why are you a Christian ?

India
August 28, 2011 10:09am CST
If someone asked you "Are you a christian ?" what would you say ? Probably "yes" but if we are asked how and why , many of us would fumble and say "I was raised by my parents in a christian family . I read the Bible , I go to church regularly or I am God fearing and so on . But being a Christian in the true sense is different . So friends please let me know why are you a Christian ?
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@darile (36)
• Italy
29 Aug 11
Sorry, I'm not a christian . . I don't believe in God but in science
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@JohnRok1 (2051)
29 Aug 11
I've come to see that any so-called "science" that contradicts the Bible has gaping holes in it. So have a number of other scientists far superior to myself (I didn't get much farther than getting a PhD in Biochemistry and an MSc in Computer Science). Just some examples: Christopher Pegington, Stuart Burgess, Edgar Andrews, John MacKay, etc.
• India
1 Sep 11
Thanks for your response darlie . Good to see your interest in this section as well .Good luck to you !
• India
1 Sep 11
I am so sorry the above comment was meant for darile and not JohnRock1 . Please forgive me . @ JohnRock1 : Thank you so much for your inputs. You are absolutely right in drawing precedents of other scientists .Nice to meet you as well . God bless you !
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
29 Aug 11
iam moslem... i think the reasonable answer because their parents is christian..so they are christian too
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• India
30 Aug 11
Thanks adyz82 for your response . It is true that many are born into a christian family . But being a true Christian signifies believing in Jesus and following His path . I was born as a Hindu but in 2008 I relaized that He is my Lord and saviour . God bless you !
• India
13 Sep 11
I don't understand what baptism is actually as per scripture . I believe I am baptized at heart . I also have not taken baptism from the church with official documentation but like you I too believe in Christ my Lord and thereby proclaim that I am a true Christian . May you grow in faith . God bless you !
• India
13 Sep 11
That's true. To be qualified as a Christian one should follow the path of God. Though I amin a hindu family, I am proud to say that I am a TRUE Christian. I have not taken baptism yet. What do u think? Is it necessary? In bible it is said that it is important .
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
29 Aug 11
For me I love to do what is right and because my parents are christian too since I was born but if you would like to be a Cristian in truth search this site www.watchtower.org.ph
• India
1 Sep 11
It is your self faith and strong believe in Christ as the saviour , redeemer and king of Heaven and Earth makes you a true Christian . Thanks for the link . God bless you !
• India
2 Sep 11
If you just go through the whole discussion you will understand that I too am a believer of Jesus Christ . The link on "jehovah's witness"was not provided by me but bt ebuscat . Anyways , thanks for your elaborate inputs . God bless you !
• United States
4 Sep 11
I was personally visited by Jesus when I was five years old. It happened during a time when my siblings and I were living with abusive foster parents, while my mom struggled to find work and a warm place for us to live. After the visit, the abuse ended just as quick as that (three grueling weeks of it)and we suddenly got to go home. Four years later, at the age of nine, I confessed my need for Him and admitted my sins and faults. That was when I felt this explosive presence approach me, and it was far bigger than I. It blocked out everything in the room. Honestly... it scared the crap out of me. But.. this presence spoke to me, first telling me it was all right, that I wasn't going to be harmed, that it wanted to come to me... I don't remember exact details, but it dropped my fear and I agreed to it. Then came the feeling of undescriable peace, and the true feeling of love. And to be honest, that was the very first and only time I've ever felt loved. Not saying I'm not loved by family and friends, but I can't feel that love from them. It's not the same thing. Sometimes.. I wish I could do it all over again.
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• India
5 Sep 11
Ya I agree with Casandrina that it was a miserable life for you and we feel sad to hear but the blessings you received are so magnificent . Reading it gives me an unexplainable feeling . Wish that Jesus continues to love and bless you !
@kavya06 (372)
• India
28 Aug 11
Sorry,i'm not a christian,i'm a living in a typical hindu family in india.
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• India
30 Aug 11
Thanks for your response kavya . Nice to see your interest in christianity as well . God bless you !
@kavya06 (372)
• India
31 Aug 11
Yes,even though,i'm a Hindhu i like communicate with people in every reglions., thanks,keep in touch...!
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@raina85 (48)
• Qatar
30 Aug 11
Yes its true, now-a-days people are so called born-christian and not born-again-christian. But, in my opinion, a true christian will say "Im a christian because I'm convinced about christianity". Jesus has told us about Holyspirit who convicts us. 1 Thess 1:5 , John 16: 7-14 and therefore we could believe.
• India
1 Sep 11
Thanks for your comment raina85 . Yes that is what I wanted to focus here . Most Christian are just Christian in name but few thinnk like you . Your faith and believe makes you a Christian . It is not something to be imposed but that which is your conviction . God bless you !
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
29 Aug 11
If you aren't I'd probably ask, "Why aren't you?"
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• India
30 Aug 11
I accepted Christ as my saviour in 2008 after a miracle happened in my life . I have come to know and believe He is the son of God , the saviour of the world and the King that will reign for eternity . He can redeem my sins and He works through me . Hope He is your saviour too . God bless you !
@bensclai (62)
• Philippines
29 Aug 11
the name "christian" was by divine providence as stated in the book of ACts in the Bible...That name refers to the followers of Jesus Christ..They were also known as THE Way...being christian is a way of life not just a name of a group one profess to belong...one is a christian if he/she follows the principles laid out by Jesus and imitate closely his steps...
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• India
1 Sep 11
Thank you so much for your response bensclai . You said it all . Remember the two criminals who were hanged with Jesus ? One made fun of Jesus saying "Aren't you supposed to be the Messiah? Prove it !" . while the other was humble and said "Jesus , remember me when you come into your kingdom"(Luke23:42). He truely believed Jesus was the son of God . That is true faith . Wish you a blessed life !
@Zer0Stats (1147)
• India
29 Aug 11
I'm not but Christians are Christians because they decided to follow Jesus;it is as simple as that.Don't you think so? And about Bible? Do you think Jesus wrote one word in the Bible? No,it was written by other people.
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• India
1 Sep 11
You are right . But it is not faith in Christ for namesake . The true believe and trust in Christ and following His teachings in life makes a true Christian . Nowhere it is said that Jesus wrote the Bible .The New Testament was written by his disciples and believers . Good to see your interst in Christianity . God bless you !
@JohnRok1 (2051)
29 Aug 11
I ought to be a Christian, because the Bible is true and anything that contradicts what it says in context is false. On a lower level of certainty, I believe that I have believed savingly on the Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, profess to be a Christian.
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• India
1 Sep 11
I am full of appreciation to read this post and your previous comment . That Christ is our saviour and the living God who works through us and redeems us of our sins makes us a true Christian .As the scripture says "For it is by grace you have been saved , through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast(Ephesians 2:8,9) . God be with you !
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
29 Aug 11
Now that's a hard question. I am Christian but I've never been asked that question before because I do go to a Christian school and most of the students are Christian. I don't think we should question other people's religions. It's something personal but if I was confronted with this question. I would say "Because I love God". Simple as that.
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• India
1 Sep 11
It is your faith and believe in Jesus Christ makes you a true Christian . You are young and I hope with years you grow strong in your faith . It is not others but your self inclination and trust which will bring you near Christ . May Christ be with you always and guide you in every way . Have a blessed life !
• United States
28 Aug 11
if anyone asked me that question i would say "because of my many experiences" because i have seen and talk to angels. i have received answers about some questions that i asked to god. i have seen the proof. i have seen how mankind acts. i know for a FACT that he is real. many call it a theory. i call them idiots. god gave me the strength to say no to certain questions. god teached me about how life really is. and what i realized is that our human body's are made to fail. we are not going to ever be able to govern ourselves. we will fail at an estimated 90% of the things we try at. and if that response dosent work. simply tell them this. have you noticed that the christian faith is the only faith that does not have a gap in the logic?
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• India
1 Sep 11
You are so strong in your faith and that shows how much devoted you are to God .Great to know you are so close to Him . Your true believe in Jesus Christ,the saviour of the world and putting all your trust in him simply makes youn a trur Christian . God bless you !
28 Aug 11
I'm a christian simply because I've learned by experience that other things in life can never satisfy me. I am only fulfilled in God (the true God). That is definitely a short answer...but I feel it basically wraps up my experience!
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• India
1 Sep 11
Hello mjj4him . You are right ,your contentment in living with the living God Jesus and following His path makes you a true Christian . God bless you !