I disagree, as well I think the scriptures do. Some people think because they are an American, got baptized as an infant, or were raised going to church then they are a Christian.
“Also, some believe their recitation of a prayer or responding to an “altar call” alone may have turned them into a Christian. Many believe their religious traditions, such as being baptized as an infant, secured a spot in heaven for them, or that their plentiful good works alone have put them in good standing with God. And, of course, some believe church attendance alone guarantees salvation. The point is that many who profess to be Christians are not Christians at all. Yet they complacently remain convinced that all is well with their soul. Sadly, many will live their entire lives believing they were Christians only to one day hear these words from Jesus Christ: “I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!” (
Matthew 7:23).”
Why are there so many fake Christians? Why do so many people claim to be Christians, but don’t live like Christians should?
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Now, let’s say there a man who’s been an elder at church for ten years. He leads a Bible study, he takes communion, he prays beautiful prayers, counsels church members, and does all the things a Christian usually does. Everyone thinks he’s such a godly man. Yet, behind closed doors he’s abusive and controlling with his wife and kids. He knows how to hit where bruises won’t be visible to others. He reads and uses the Bible as a weapon against his family to threaten and control them. He has so deceived himself to believe he is a good Christian that is simply leading his family in godliness.
There is no way I would believe someone like this is a born again believer whose life has been submitted to and transformed by Jesus Christ.
“What Christians will not do, however, is engage in repeated or habitual sin (
1 John 3:6). One who engages in deliberate and habitual sin is simply proving that he does not know Christ and therefore cannot be abiding in Him even though he may live his life under the vast umbrella of religion and is thought, therefore, by many to be a Christian.”
Why are there so many fake Christians? Why do so many people claim to be Christians, but don’t live like Christians should?
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