WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?

 

It is easy to look at the huge variety of people who call themselves Christians and be confused about exactly what a Christian is. Sometimes people use “Christian” just to mean a moral person or as a word to describe someone who goes to church. Some people think “Christian” refers to a political view.

 

The word “Christian” is less important than the spiritual reality it illustrates.

  • Christians know God loves them.

  • They recognise they are separate from God. This is what the Bible calls sin.

  • They know Jesus came to earth, died and came to life again to offer forgiveness.

  • Christians have responded to God's offer of forgiveness by making a choice to stop living for themselves and follow Jesus in their choices.

Many people think they must behave a certain way to become a Christian. The Bible explains that becoming a Christian is not about behaviour, but about responding to Jesus' offer of forgiveness.