Lately I have noticed more than a few people who (on their Profile Page) make a statement such as: “I was born a Christian,” or “I’ve been a Christian all my life,” or “From birth,” and this truly saddens me.
I can not help but wonder if these people realize that one is not “born a Christian?”I know this is something they have been taught, but that does not make it right, and, in my opinion, it is a dangerous thing. For if one actually believes in this teaching, then they may never truly experience God’s saving grace through His Son Jesus Christ.
My question is this: Do we, as believers, have an obligation to find a way to gently and loveingly explain to people who believe in this teaching that their belief is not in keeping with the Word of God? As well, what would be the best way to address this without causing anger or resentment in that person? This would also apply to those who choose to state their Spiritual Status as “unsure.”
As I read Scripture, I don’t find where God allows one to proclaim “unsure” as a status. Jesus said he who is not for us is against us.
Some Scriptures to consider………
John 3:3 .) Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
5 .) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 .) That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 .) Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
14 .) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 .) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 .) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 .) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 .) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Romans 10:8 .) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 .) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 .) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 .) For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 .) For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 .) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 .) How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 .) And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
There are many, many more Scriptures, but I know some may want to quote a few as well, so I will allow these to support my belief that one is not born a Christian.
God bless
I can not help but wonder if these people realize that one is not “born a Christian?”I know this is something they have been taught, but that does not make it right, and, in my opinion, it is a dangerous thing. For if one actually believes in this teaching, then they may never truly experience God’s saving grace through His Son Jesus Christ.
My question is this: Do we, as believers, have an obligation to find a way to gently and loveingly explain to people who believe in this teaching that their belief is not in keeping with the Word of God? As well, what would be the best way to address this without causing anger or resentment in that person? This would also apply to those who choose to state their Spiritual Status as “unsure.”
As I read Scripture, I don’t find where God allows one to proclaim “unsure” as a status. Jesus said he who is not for us is against us.
Some Scriptures to consider………
John 3:3 .) Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
5 .) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 .) That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 .) Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
14 .) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 .) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 .) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 .) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 .) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Romans 10:8 .) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 .) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 .) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 .) For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 .) For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 .) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 .) How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 .) And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
There are many, many more Scriptures, but I know some may want to quote a few as well, so I will allow these to support my belief that one is not born a Christian.
God bless