Born-Again Christians -- There's No Other Kind

I find that phrase which so many people use, "Born-Again Christian," a silly thing. Here's why: There is in truth no other kind of Christian.

To be a Christian is to believe that Christ is the Messiah, to be a Christ-follower, to consider Him your Lord as well as your Savior.

To truly believe this is to have the Spirit in you, thereby being born again. There is no other kind of Christian.

There are many who are 'Christian' in name only. But I can call myself a Chevy, I can even sit in my garage every Sunday morning, and that won't make me a Chevy.

What Jesus Actually Said

To grow your understanding of the simple truth of it all, please, READ THE GOSPELS FOR YOURSELF. They are the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

These are 4 Apostles' accounts of walking with Jesus, giving account of what He said and did.

If you haven't read at least 1 of these 4 books for yourself, and have only for the most part listened to what others say the Bible says, I urge you -- I'll beg and plead with you -- to read any one of them for yourself.

Don't be typical and simply rely on what I or anyone else says it says. The world has a funny way of changing ever so slightly the meanings and intent of Jesus' actual words to us.


Go here now and begin reading for yourself, the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. They're in the New Testament, and are referred to as, "The Gospels."


May God bless you mightily through your efforts and reading, if you choose to learn the truth.

Forcefully Advancing

I do not need to add anything to this. I just felt compelled to share. It's a great reminder and a great question...

"From the days of John the Baptist until now,
the kingdom of God has been forcefully advancing,
and forceful men lay hold of it."
(Matthew 11:12)(NIV)

Meditation:

Christianity is not a sit-back religion. Stand up and do something for God today. How are you advancing the kingdom of God?


(from the Bible League of Canada)

So That None May Boast

This scripture seems pretty clear. Yet many still absolutely screw this up and get it backwards -- being prideful in their own works.

But Ephesians chapter 2, verses 8-9 says:

"God saved you by his grace when you believed.
And you can't take credit for this;
it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward
for the good things we have done,
so none of us can boast about it."

(Ephesians 2:8-9)

Prayer for Today

Lord, please, open the eyes of our hearts. So that we truly come to know You, Jesus. And so that when we stand before You, Lord, on Judgment Day, You know us.

Please enlighten us with your wisdom. Help us overcome our 'street smarts.' Help us overcome our pride. Reveal yourself to us, Jesus. In ways we cannot -- and don't want to -- deny.

Father, please, everyone reading this, every one, please, give them over to Jesus. We know that those whom You give to Jesus, He does not let go of.

Please forgive us for our sins. Forgive us, and make us Yours, Lord.

Thank You Father, for your mercy, for your Grace, and for Jesus Christ, your son -- our Lord and Savior.

It's in His holy name we pray to you now. Amen.