What Is a Christian

There have been a few hundred descriptors used in describing exactly what a Christian is.  There is only one good answer to this question, however.

I think Maya Angelou pretty much nailed it with this thought.

“When I say “I am a Christian,” I’m not holier than thou; I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace, somehow.”

Some would identify a Christian as one who goes to church.

Perhaps some may think that a Christian is one who reads his/her Bible every day.

Maybe a Christian is one who doesn’t drink, or smoke, or go to movies.

Maya nailed it.  She NAILED.  She received God’s good grace. 

We don’t earn the title “Christian.”

We don’t get a merit badge that says “Christian” on it.

We don’t get a plaque to place on our wall of fame that says “On this day in 2014 Michael Biggs was declared a Christian with all the rights and privileges thereof.”

It is a grace thing.  Remember, our working definition of grace is “an unmerited act.”

Are you trying to earn the title “Christian?”  Then you are working too hard. 

Are you trying for a marathon of prayers to finally get your “Christian” notch on your belt?  Good luck with that one.

Ephesians 2:8 puts it this way.

“For by grace a person is saved through faith.  This is not something you can do for yourself.  It is a gift from God.”

The great mystery is solved.  The great answer comes crashing through the barriers. 

You aren't required to be a member of the right club or right church.

You aren't required to wear a certain headband, a robe of the right color or learn some magic words to gain admittance. 

You are offered grace.  It is a FREE gift from God himself.

The faith part is simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as the Son of God. 

Then say whatever words you feel you want to add.

These are some pretty good one.

“Help me God.”

P Michael Biggs

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