One thing that God has done in my life since I have been here in Galati is, He has opened my eyes wider to the difference between the people in His kingdom verses the people who live for the things of the world.
John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world”
In the area of the states where we come from there is a large percentage of Christians and lots more who call themselves “christians.”
Act 11:26 He found Saul and brought him to Antioch, where they met with the church for a whole year and taught many of its people. There in Antioch the Lord's followers were first called Christians.
Using the Bible for defining the word “Christian” you will find that it means to be “the Lord’s followers”. The distinction is very easily seen here. Maybe its because I don’t understand what they say. They are unable to influence me with words which would mislead and all I know is their actions. Or maybe it is because many Americans use John chapter three verse sixteen for their doctrine and have never understood it, yet think they are saved.
John 3:16 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.
The word “believeth” means “entrust, put trust in, commit” just like if you were living in, let’s say, Romania and you gave someone in Texas power of attorney. That person then controls your life. You have to turn your life over to that person to make decisions for you. Believe God, entrust Him with your life, turn control over to Him, do as He ask and follow Him. Then follow Him.
Remember:
Using the Bible for defining the word “Christian” you will find that it means to be “the Lord’s followers”.
Then you would truly be able to call yourself a Christian. That’s the Bible definition not mine or yours!
If you are a college age Christian, here is a new way the IMB has opened up for you to follow Him.
Hands On Program:
http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=6801&LanguageID=1709
2 comments:
That is one of this year's VBS songs: "Let my actions match my passions". I very much appreciate your comments, the beautiful picture, and the link to the story about the girls in Africa. It is definitely very hard when what people say does not match what they do. Thank you for all you two are doing.
You know a true repenter by looking at their tree...it is either bearing fruit of folage, period. My father used to always say, "You may be the only Bible some one ever reads." I believe the difference between a worldly Christian and a true follower of Jesus is one word...committment.
Great post...
Keep throwing the seeds.
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