I am a Christian
Written by: Delbert Magusara Haim
March 4, 2013
When someone claims himself a Christian and says; I'm not perfect, I make mistakes, and I mess up. I think we need to know why because according to the Bible Christians have the perfect mind of Christ yet they can do sin.
To relate the story of Christianity, the Bible tells that it was named during the Acts period of the apostles in first century. They were the group of people who believed in Christ and assembled in Antioch, Turkey.
They were the first Christians in Antioch as called by the disciples of Christ. But with respect to the whole Church or the whole body of Christ, they were the chosen member in particular to the one that was established in Jerusalem.
In other words, they were the adopted Christians grafted to the church of Christ in Jerusalem and became members and partakers of the body.
And Paul was one of the apostles teaching to all Churches about the kingdom of God and concerning the Lord Jesus Christ that would make them matured and united in faith.
And they were edified;
And have grown exceedingly;
However, there were churches also in other nations at that time that still unlearned and discontented like the church of Corinth and Galatia.
In Corinth: Some of them are yet carnal.
Thus he told them;
In Galatia: They have taught by other teaching after the manner of Moses
That is why Paul had wrote that if they will circumcise in the manner of Moses then Christ has no effect in them.
Therefore, I believe that all who accepted the teaching of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in first century have united with the same doctrine concerning the kingdom and the Lord Jesus Christ, as the apostle Paul was commissioned to bear until they all come in the unity. Wherefore he said;
Thus, today if someone claims a Christian yet standing on the doctrine which contrary to the teaching of the apostles, they are false and carnal Christian.
So examine everything behind your belief if you have the genuine doctrine of Christ and prove.
March 4, 2013
When someone claims himself a Christian and says; I'm not perfect, I make mistakes, and I mess up. I think we need to know why because according to the Bible Christians have the perfect mind of Christ yet they can do sin.
To relate the story of Christianity, the Bible tells that it was named during the Acts period of the apostles in first century. They were the group of people who believed in Christ and assembled in Antioch, Turkey.
- Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
They were the first Christians in Antioch as called by the disciples of Christ. But with respect to the whole Church or the whole body of Christ, they were the chosen member in particular to the one that was established in Jerusalem.
- Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
- Acts 11:22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
In other words, they were the adopted Christians grafted to the church of Christ in Jerusalem and became members and partakers of the body.
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
- Ephesians 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
And Paul was one of the apostles teaching to all Churches about the kingdom of God and concerning the Lord Jesus Christ that would make them matured and united in faith.
- Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
- Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
And they were edified;
- Act 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
And have grown exceedingly;
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
However, there were churches also in other nations at that time that still unlearned and discontented like the church of Corinth and Galatia.
In Corinth: Some of them are yet carnal.
- 1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
Thus he told them;
- 2Co 13:10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. 11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
In Galatia: They have taught by other teaching after the manner of Moses
- Act 15:1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
That is why Paul had wrote that if they will circumcise in the manner of Moses then Christ has no effect in them.
- Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
- Galatians 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Therefore, I believe that all who accepted the teaching of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in first century have united with the same doctrine concerning the kingdom and the Lord Jesus Christ, as the apostle Paul was commissioned to bear until they all come in the unity. Wherefore he said;
- 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Thus, today if someone claims a Christian yet standing on the doctrine which contrary to the teaching of the apostles, they are false and carnal Christian.
- Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
- Galatians 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
So examine everything behind your belief if you have the genuine doctrine of Christ and prove.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
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