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TOPIC: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUE AND A NOMINAL CHRISTIAN
SEPTEMBER Monday 24th
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3
KEY VERSE: 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? 2 Corinthians 13: 5
Romans 9:6, “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel.” Not all Christians are true Christians. Not everyone you find in the church is a true believer. A true Christian is revealed by his or her Christ-like character. Acts 11:26, “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The adjective “Christian” is a distinguishing identity. It refers to a person that has the life or gene of Christ in him. It refers to somebody who walks not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. The Christian is a light illuminating the dark world and a role model that others pattern their lives after.
Let us look at some key attributes of a true Christian. Typically, a true Christian will be sanctified, that is, purified both inwardly and outwardly (2 Corinthians 7:1). He would be a holy vessel fit for the Master’s use (2 Timothy 2:20-21). He is set apart for the exclusive use of God, not Satan. He loves God and does not indulge in sin (1 John 3:6-9). He trusts God and will not compromise his faith under any circumstance. He has overcome the fear of death, demons and the powers of darkness. He is heavenly focused and not attracted to the glitters and pleasures of these world. He is humble, prayerful, dutiful, honest and always sets good example for others to emulate.
On the contrary, the life of a nominal Christian can hardly be distinguished from that of an unbeliever. In the real sense, he may not be referred to as a Christian because he is a slave to sin and the only difference between him and an unbeliever is the name of Jesus he professes and the bible he carries about. He could be very religious and zealous for God’s work but the life of Christ is not in him and he is not a good testimony in holy living. He is converted but unbroken; a hypocrite and pretender. Unfortunately, this is the category most people in the church fall into. Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Where do you belong? Examine yourself and retrace your steps back to God.
Thought for the day: The Lord knows those that are His.
Song for the day: Will you be ready when the Lord shall come?
Bible reading for the day:
Isaiah 1-3; Galatians 2
#Horemow.
TOPIC: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUE AND A NOMINAL CHRISTIAN
SEPTEMBER Monday 24th
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3
KEY VERSE: 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? 2 Corinthians 13: 5
Romans 9:6, “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel.” Not all Christians are true Christians. Not everyone you find in the church is a true believer. A true Christian is revealed by his or her Christ-like character. Acts 11:26, “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The adjective “Christian” is a distinguishing identity. It refers to a person that has the life or gene of Christ in him. It refers to somebody who walks not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. The Christian is a light illuminating the dark world and a role model that others pattern their lives after.
Let us look at some key attributes of a true Christian. Typically, a true Christian will be sanctified, that is, purified both inwardly and outwardly (2 Corinthians 7:1). He would be a holy vessel fit for the Master’s use (2 Timothy 2:20-21). He is set apart for the exclusive use of God, not Satan. He loves God and does not indulge in sin (1 John 3:6-9). He trusts God and will not compromise his faith under any circumstance. He has overcome the fear of death, demons and the powers of darkness. He is heavenly focused and not attracted to the glitters and pleasures of these world. He is humble, prayerful, dutiful, honest and always sets good example for others to emulate.
On the contrary, the life of a nominal Christian can hardly be distinguished from that of an unbeliever. In the real sense, he may not be referred to as a Christian because he is a slave to sin and the only difference between him and an unbeliever is the name of Jesus he professes and the bible he carries about. He could be very religious and zealous for God’s work but the life of Christ is not in him and he is not a good testimony in holy living. He is converted but unbroken; a hypocrite and pretender. Unfortunately, this is the category most people in the church fall into. Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Where do you belong? Examine yourself and retrace your steps back to God.
Thought for the day: The Lord knows those that are His.
Song for the day: Will you be ready when the Lord shall come?
Bible reading for the day:
Isaiah 1-3; Galatians 2
#Horemow.
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