Are You a Christian? Going to Church does not make you a Christian, nor does saying a prayer, going down the aisle of your church, telling yourself that you are or are trying to be decent. You can only be a real Christian if Christ is in you, which can be easily tested and proven according to the Scriptures. Test yourself by reading the following tracts: 1.
2nd Corinthians Ch 13.3
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you - unless, of course, you fail the test. 2.
1st Corinthians Ch 11 V 28.31.
But a man must examine himself. If we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged. 3.
2nd Corinthians Ch 13.5.
Test yourselves to discover whether you are true believers; put yourselves under examination. God gives us all the instructions on how we can and should "test ourselves in Scripture", which can be grouped into five major categories: 1. Gospel, belief and confession. 2. Born again/sonship and correction. 3. Repentance for all wrong-doing and deliverance from sin. 4. Good works by grace alone 5. The Fruit of the Spirit 1.
Do you believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Have you held fast to sound Doctrine against the many false prophets offering a different gospel? 2.
Are you born from above? Do you have that ongoing "Abba Father" instinct within you; that inner knowing of your relationship with Him? Is God treating you as His child when you fall into sin? 3.
Have you absolutely turned away from sin? Do you habitually sin? Or can you praise God in spirit and truth that He has truly set you free? 4.
Have you been given a grace-gift of ministry to serve others with? Is your life living proof of Christ in you, or only "mere words" and self delusion to hold on to? 5.
Are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control, manifesting and growing in your life? Are you producing any fruit for the Kingdom in keeping with repentance? |
