WE ARE JUST CHRISTIANS
“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.” (Acts 26:28,29).
We’re often asked to show our ID’s. From getting on a plane, to buying things on credit, or to the police officer that pulled me over looking for my autograph.
We use identification to gain access to banking accounts, safety deposit boxes, and the like.
When we speak about locating the Lord’s church, we look for its identifying marks. What does it teach about salvation, assembling together for worship, morality, and eschatology.
The Christian has an identity also. It’s interesting to note that our identity is in relationship to our God and to fellow Christians.
Let us explore our multifaceted identity as outlined in God’s Word.
When viewed in relation to God we are His children. “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” (2Cor 6:18)
When viewed in relation of hope we are heirs. “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” (Rom. 8:17)
When viewed in relation to each other we are brethren. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Rom. 12:1)
When viewed in relation to character we are saints. “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 1:7)
If viewed as fighters we are soldiers. “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” (2Tim. 2:3)
When viewed in relation to our abode upon earth we are pilgrims. “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.” (1Pet. 2:11.)
When viewed as the Image of Christ we are persecuted. “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” (1Pet 4:13; cf. Matt 10:24,25; 2Tim 3:12).
When viewed as learners of Christ we are disciples (adherents). “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19 ASV).
When viewed in relation to Christ we have a name; we are called Christians. “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” (Acts 11:26b).
When viewed as workers for the Lord we are servants of Christ. “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” (Gal. 5:13).
Agape,
Spencer
We are striving to be undenominational and non-sectarian. We plead for a restoration of New Testament Christianity. It is our sincere conviction that one cannot be right in the sight of God by ignoring and disregarding the teaching of God’s word. Let us strive to “do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17).
Borger church of Christ @ Franklin & Juniper 
What are you trying to say? That you are Christian or that I am a different Domination than you?
He is God 2. He is Jesus 3. He is the Holy Ghost 4. Guess… come on just guess
I believe in God, just not the way you believe in him.
GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD
GOD IS AN UNFORGIVING GOD
DON’T IDOLIZE ANY OBJECT, PERSON OR THING.
GOD DOES NOT CHANGE OR GO BACK ON HIS WORD. That’s what puts him at the head of the table. Men changed the word of God to suit themselves. They changed the laws to suit themselves. They have Churches to suit themselves.
If you followed the word of God or Jesus you would gather to – Worship? without all that money. One thing is for sure it does not take money to believe in God.
It is ok for you to be Christian, but I don’t think God or Jesus told Paul to be a Christian. I think he came up with that all on his own. Therefore that just proves my theory, that the bible is the words of men. Which is ok.
To me religion is like a gang. There are all different types of gangs. Gangs are like a religion. There are all different types of religion.
I don’t want to debate. Let’s just agree to agree that we have different understandings if the bible.
Did you read that about Paul making it up, or did you come up with that on your own?
Ac 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.
Money is a motivator for some denominations, because of the error they teach about tithing in the New Testament.
The New Testament teaches something completely different.
2Co 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
So, while I understand your frustration with money, it should be directed toward those that practice that error and not us.
I can also see how you feel about religion, it can appear like a “gang” (your term). Again, I would encourage a reading (studying) of the New Testament for what it teaches, and not what some claim it says. Ask this question of any Religion, “What does the bible Say?”
1Cor 14:37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
I’m on your side if you’re seeking the truth and opposed to error.
spencer