What/Who are Christians?
As someone who is curious about Christian concepts or even as a new believer in Christ, sometimes it’s hard to get a straight and simple answer to a question. There are reasons for this (God and His ways are very complex), but it can be hard to know where to start and it can be overwhelming to have to read and research all kinds of things just to get a simple answer. The goal of this series of posts is to provide simple, concise answers and definitions to common questions about Christianity. These posts won’t be long or complicated, they won’t delve into all of the layers and angles that could be addressed in regards to each question; that’s not the intention. The intention is to give a clear and concise answer so that someone who is curious or new to the faith can have a starting point to work from. Think of it as Christianity 101, the very basics you need to know about foundational concepts in Christianity. We hope this will allow you to read the Bible or listen to Christian preaching and have a better understanding of what is being said. You are always welcome to email us with any specific questions you have: info@theywaysgf.com.
What/Who are Christians?
A Christian is simply someone who believes the Gospel (Link to What is the Gospel? article). It’s someone who claims Jesus Christ is their Savior and who seeks to follow Him and devote his/her life to Him. Anyone can be a Christian; it’s not a certain ethnicity or people group or nation. Christians are from all times, places and walks of life. The only characteristic common to all Christians is that they trust Jesus as their Savior.
Another word for a Christian is a disciple. Disciple just means student, so when someone says they are a disciple or a disciple of Christ, they mean they are a student of Christ (they follow his teaching) or that they are a Christian. Additionally, Christians can be called "followers", indicating that they follow the teaching of Jesus Christ. They are all interchangeable terms.
Another word for a Christian is a disciple. Disciple just means student, so when someone says they are a disciple or a disciple of Christ, they mean they are a student of Christ (they follow his teaching) or that they are a Christian. Additionally, Christians can be called "followers", indicating that they follow the teaching of Jesus Christ. They are all interchangeable terms.
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