180 likes | 189 Views
Discover the essence of being a Christian by exploring the way of Jesus through faith, community, and worship. Find answers to common questions about salvation, Christian identity, and the importance of meeting together with other believers. Learn how to follow in the footsteps of Christ and grow in love, compassion, and spiritual understanding.
E N D
Questions Youth Asked Answers We All Want! https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/dark-blue-background-with-colorful-question-marks_1022621.htm
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of God’s hands. Psalm 19:1 Photo by Jason Burger on Unsplash
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. • Acts 16:31 • John 3:16 • John 14:6 • Ephesians 2:8-9 What must I do to be saved? Acts 16:30
What does it mean to be a Christian? • The word Christian is from the Greek word christianos(“like the Anointed” or “follower of the Anointed” or “follower of the Christ”) • In Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. (Acts 11:26) • Believers in Jesus were first called followers of the Way (Acts 9:2; 19:9,23; 24:14,22)
What is the way of Jesus? • Spending time in solitude with the Father • Showing love and compassion to people in need • Spending time in community with others • Regularly going to synagogue or temple to worship
Solitary religion is not to be found there. “Holy solitaries” is a phrase no more consistent with the gospel than Holy Adulterers. The gospel of Christ knows of no religion, but social; no holiness but social holiness. Faith working by love, is the length and breadth and depth and height of Christian perfection. John Wesley
Hebrews 10:23-25 23 Let’s hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, because the one who made the promises is reliable.
24 And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds.
25 Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near.
Why do we need to keep meeting together with other believers? (Why do we need to go to church?)
Encourage each other and serve others • John 13:14, 34-35 • 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11 • James 5:16 • 1 John 4:19-21
Contribute our spiritual gifts for the good of the whole body of Christ • 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 • Ephesians 4:11-16 • 1 Peter 4:10-11 • Romans 12:3-8
Better understand Scripture • Accountability • Baptism and Holy Communion • Primary model through which God established to offer Christ to the world (Matthew 28:16-20).
Do I have to go to church to be a Christian? Like asking what’s the minimum I can do and still be a Christian.
Being a Christian is striving to be like the One who gave the maximum for us. • Spending time alone with God • Showing love and compassion • Spending time with others in community • Regularly going to church to worship with others