Written by Les Allan – 25 July 23
What is Being a Christian All About?
Hey, what’s up? I’m glad you’re here, because today I want to talk to you about something that’s really important to me: being a Christian. You might wonder what that means, or why I care so much about it. Well, let me tell you.
Being a Christian is not just about going to church on Sundays, following a bunch of rules, or being a good person. Those things are good, but they’re not the core of what Christianity is all about. Being a Christian is about having a personal relationship with God, who loves you more than you can imagine, and who sent his Son, Jesus, to die for you and rise again so that you can have eternal life.
Sounds pretty amazing, right? But how do you get this relationship with God? Well, it’s pretty simple. You must admit that you’re a sinner and need God’s forgiveness. You must believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he died and rose again for you. And you must commit your life to him and follow him as your Lord and Savior.
That’s it. That’s the gospel, the good news that can change your life forever. And once you do that, you become part of God’s family, and you get to enjoy his presence, peace, power, and purpose for your life. You also get to join a community of other Christians who will support, encourage, and help you grow in your faith.
But being a Christian is not always easy. You will face challenges, temptations, doubts, and even persecution from the world. You will make mistakes, and sometimes fall short of God’s standards. But the good news is that God will never leave you nor forsake you. He will always be with you, and he will always forgive you when you repent. He will also help you to overcome any obstacle, and to become more like Jesus every day.
So what is being a Christian all about? It’s about knowing God, loving God, and serving God. It’s about experiencing his grace, his joy, and his hope. It’s about living for his glory, his kingdom, and his will. It’s about being transformed by his Spirit, his Word, and his love.
How do we grow in our faith?
Being a Christian is not just about going to church on Sundays, or following a bunch of rules, or being a good person. Those things are good, but they’re not the core of what Christianity is all about. Being a Christian is about having a personal relationship with God, who loves you more than you can imagine, and who sent his Son, Jesus, to die for you and rise again so that you can have eternal life.
Sounds pretty amazing, right? But how do you get this relationship with God? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. You just have to admit that you’re a sinner and that you need God’s forgiveness. You have to believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he died and rose again for you. And you have to commit your life to him and follow him as your Lord and Savior.
That’s it. That’s the gospel, the good news that can change your life forever. And once you do that, you become part of God’s family, and you get to enjoy his presence, his peace, his power, and his purpose for your life. You also get to join a community of other Christians who will support you, encourage you, and help you grow in your faith.
But how can you grow in your faith? Well, there are many ways to do that, but here are some of the most important ones:
– Read the Bible every day. The Bible is God’s Word, and it reveals his character, his will, and his plan for your life. It also teaches you how to live as a Christian, and how to deal with any situation you may face. The Bible is like food for your soul, and it will nourish you and strengthen you as you read it.
– Pray every day. Prayer is talking to God, and listening to him. It’s a way of expressing your love, your gratitude, your needs, and your desires to him. It’s also a way of hearing his voice, his guidance, his comfort, and his promises to you. Prayer is like breathing for your spirit, and it will refresh you and empower you as you pray.
– Worship every week. Worship is praising God for who he is and what he has done for you. It’s also honoring him with your words, your actions, and your attitude. Worship is like music for your heart, and it will fill you with joy and peace as you worship.
– Serve others regularly. Serving others is showing God’s love to them in practical ways. It’s also using your gifts, talents, and resources to bless them and meet their needs. Serving others is like exercise for your hands, and it will make you more like Jesus as you serve.
– Share your faith often. Sharing your faith is telling others about what God has done for you, and what he can do for them. It’s also inviting them to experience his love and grace for themselves. Sharing your faith is like light for your mouth, and it will shine God’s glory and spread his kingdom as you share.
These are some of the ways that you can grow in your faith as a Christian. Of course, there are many more things that you can do, but these are some of the basics that will help you get started.
So what is being a Christian all about? It’s about knowing God, loving God and serving God. It’s about experiencing his grace, his joy, and his hope. It’s about living for his glory, his kingdom, and his will. It’s about being transformed by his Spirit, his Word, and his love.
It’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and I hope it will be for you too. If you want to know more about how to become a Christian or grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I would love to talk to you more about this amazing journey.
Thanks for reading this blog post. I hope it was helpful and inspiring. Until next time, God bless!
~Les Allan
