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Why Be A Christian?

Delve into the reasons many are asking about Christianity, from young people to skeptics, and discover the evidence, good life it offers, and privileges of membership. Embrace the journey of being a Christian today.

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Why Be A Christian?

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  1. Why Be A Christian? Three Simple Reasons

  2. Many Are Asking • Young people are asking “Why…?” • Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. are asking “Why…?” • Skeptics are asking “Why…?” • Weak Christians are asking “Why…?”

  3. Is There A Reason to Be a Christian? • Why were 3,000 baptized on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:41)? • Why would a man named Paul undergo great persecution for being a Christian (2 Cor. 11:23-28)? • Why would a man named Antipas die for being a Christian (Rev. 2:13) • There must be a reason!

  4. Some Improper Reasons • It’s just the “thing to do” • I feel pressured to please someone (parent, friend, preacher, spouse) • A selfish motive (social influence, physical assistance, etc.) • Let us examine the right reasons!

  5. Because the Evidence Demands ItLuke 1:1-4 • There is evidence that there is a God (Psa. 19:1-2; 139:13-14; Rom. 1:20) • There is evidence that Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of the World (Rom. 1:4) • There is evidence that the Bible is the Word of God (2 Pet. 1:20-21)

  6. Because the Good Life It Offers1 Timothy 4:8 • Your physical health will be better (Prov. 3:1-2; 10:27; Eph. 6:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Pet. 3:10) • Your job / finances will be better (Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 4:11-12)

  7. Because the Good Life It Offers1 Timothy 4:8 • Your friends will be better (Mk. 3:33-35; 10:29-30; Acts 4:23; 1 Pet. 2:17) • Your mental health will be better: joy, peace and comfort (Phil. 4:4-7; Heb. 13:5-6; 1 Pet. 1:8)

  8. Because Membership Has Its PrivilegesEphesians 1:3 • Forgiveness (Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 3:4; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 8:22) • Answered prayers (1 Pet. 3:12) • Assistance (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:16; Phil. 4:19; Acts 2:44-45) • Hope of Heaven (1 Pet. 1:3-4)

  9. You Can Be A Christian Today… • Hear the gospel (Acts 15:7) • Believe Jesus is God’s Son (Jn. 8:24) • Confess Jesus (Rom. 10:9-10) • Repent of sins (Acts 17:30) • Be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) • Live faithfully to the end (Heb. 3:6; 6:11)

  10. Why Be A Christian? • There are three simples reasons… • It is the only way to glorify God (Acts 11:26; 26:28-29; 1 Pet. 4:16) • Life is short (Jas. 4:14), judgment is sure (Heb. 9:27), and eternity is long (Mt. 25:34,41,46)

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