The term Christian or Christianity is thrown around so loosely these days, it’s hard to know what it all means and what it represents. In my experience, when topics like this are spoken about as openly as possible, then everyone has a clearer understanding. So, here is my very brief, yet informative take on the Jesus saga and Christianity.
Before we begin with Christianity Exposed, there are a few things we need to understand about words and their true meaning. As you are well aware, all words have an origin with an original meaning, and in most cases, as time moves on, those words take on different meanings and connotations. For example; the word awesome is used to describe an experience, the state of satisfaction after a good tasting meal, the status of a relationship, etc… The word awesome originates from around 1959-1960 and the meaning as an adjective is to cause or induce awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear. In our modern day, it is almost exclusively used as a slang word to depict how we feel about anything and everything.
What is a Christianity & What Does it Mean to be a Christian?
Christianity or being a Christian by origin is the faith/religion of those who follow Jesus and have relationship with Him, as a living God. Sadly our understanding of Christianity and what it means to be a Christian in our modern day and age is largely influenced by our personal interaction with Christians, and sometimes ‘supposed Christians’, and how their actions and lifestyle habits compare to how we think they should be.
What Qualifies You to be a Christian?
For some people sadly, Christians are liars, thieves, cheats, frauds and, my all time favorite – hypocrites! For others Christians are peaceful, trustworthy, loyal, faithful, friendly and loving people who are true ambassadors and representatives of Jesus.
Now, I’m sure as you’re reading this you’ve probably encountered a Christian who burned you or did some harm to you. Guess what?! I have been hurt by Atheists, Muslims, Christians and by a Buddhist. Don’t be a fool! No one is perfect, and being a Christian is not about perfection, a human being can never ever be 100% perfect – it simply can’t happen because we were born into sin and live in a sinful world. What we can do as Christians, is strive to live a holy life as prescribed in the Bible, and live a life that Jesus promised we could live, one that includes forgiveness, redemption and a desire to live a ‘better’ life in following Him.
If you’re a Christian don’t adopt a holier than thou attitude where you portray yourself to be better than others and more worthy because of your ‘faith’. Get off your high horse and become real! The world needs REAL Christians who are not afraid to admit that they are sinful, that they fail, that they don’t have all the answers; people who are not afraid to admit that they are not perfect!
How Can I Become a Christian?
Before you make a decision to become a Christian, ask yourself why?
- Am I a Christian because my parents are? No, it certainly doesn’t mean you are a Christian by default, you need to make that decision all on your own.
- Do you want to be called a Christian simply because you are not a Hindu, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, or any other religion, so therefore your ‘default’ would be Christian?
- Or do you genuinely want a relationship with Jesus and become a follower of His?
However accurate or warped your perception might be about Christianity, Christians and Jesus, be sure not to have an opinion until you have considered Jesus and given Him a chance.
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