A Case For Christ

What is a Christian?

A Christian is someone who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and has accepted Him astheir Lord and Savior. “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9

The Gospel (Good News) is that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day,

What is the gospel?

offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe. “For what I received on the third day according to the Scriptures.” – 1 I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according buried, that he was raised to the Scriptures, that he Corinthians 15:3-4

What is the salvation?

Salvation is being saved from the penalty of sin (death) and receiving eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. It’s a free gift from God, not something we can earn. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of

God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9

How do I know I’m saved?

You can know you’re saved because the Holy Spirit lives within you and confirms that you are a child of God. You will also experience a desire to follow Christ and obey His commands. “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” – Romans 8:16

“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.” – 1 John 2:3

What about baptism?

Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward reality. It’s a public declaration of your faith in Christ and your identification with His death, burial, and resurrection. It doesn’t save you, but it shows others that you have been saved.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

What is sanctification?

Sanctification is the process of becoming more like Christ. It’s a lifelong journey of being transformed by the Holy Spirit as you study the Bible, pray, and fellowship with other believers.

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Key Takeaways

Being a Christian means believing in Jesus, accepting His gift of salvation, and growing in your faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s about relationship, not religion.