How do you know that you are truly saved? Many people lack assurance of salvation, resulting in constant fear and restlessness in their life. The Bible teaches at least three ways that you can know you are a Christian: you can know because you bear fruit, because the Spirit testifies to you that you are a Christian, and because the promises of God affirm this.
Uncertainty and doubt are also part of the life of a Christian. This article wants to reflect on the nature of faith and assurance in the Christian's experience.
This article considers the origin of the name "Christian," as well as its varied significance for those who are Christians.
In Chapter 2 Barrs first considers how the past century witnessed a loss of biblical content to people’s views of God, truth, and moral convictions. Two views are considered: a Christian (traditional) view (morality and law are fixed and eternal) and a postmodern view (morality and law are constantly open to change). Questions for personal reflection and group discussion are at the end of the chapter.
What is a Christian? There are six common wrong ways to answer this question. There are four biblical answers to this question. This article reveals them.
A Christian is one who has come to face his personal sin. He knows the divine remedy to it. He lives the reality of repentance and faith in his life. Let the article explain.
This article advises on how one becomes a Christian.
This article shows that one is a Christian because of God's grace and the work of God in Christ. This article gives an overview of the Christianity.
What marks a true Christian is not necessarily what we see on the outside. A Christian is marked by the work of the Holy Spirit, who produces the fruit of Galatians 5:22-23.
The idea of a carnal Christian is foreign to scripture. This idea misrepresents the teaching of scripture. It denies the new covenant by speaking of two groups of Christians, fails to distinguish true saving faith, does not give assurance, and undermines the Lordship of Christ. A carnal Christian does not exist.
A Christian is one who has come to trust Christ as the only Saviour, showing this by a life of repentance which is motivated by the work of the Holy Spirit, and living in fellowship with other believers.
Looking at the epistle of John, this article identifies four indicators that provide assurance that one is a Christian: accepting God's remedy against sin, devotion to God and His glory, pursuing holiness, and being part of God's people, the church. These four things are signs that one is a Christian.
In this article on Lord's Day 12 of the Heidelberg Catechism, the author focuses on anointing or being anointed, the relation of Christ to the Christian, and the threefold office of the Christian as prophet, priest, and king.
