Native Christian: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Are you a "Native Christian?"

What is a Native Christian? Native Christian is a funny name that came up during a Bible study last year. We used the term to define people who don't really know why they are "Christian" - - and quite frankly, they most likely are not. They are simply identified with Christianity because of their parents, or because they go to church on the weekend for social activity, or because they want to be the same as others... for a variety of different reasons, they identify themselves as a Christian.

Are YOU a Christian simply because you were born into a Christian household? Have you ever considered what it means to actually be like Christ?

Are you "Christian because your parents are Christians?" Are you a "Christian" because "you were raised in a Christian house?" If someone asked people who know you, what would they say about you? Do you KNOW if you are really a Christian?

How can you really know if you are a Christian?

This blog will be dedicated to the following:

- Spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ

- Determining the difference between a "Native Christian" and a sinner who has been reborn and regenerated to new life

- Discussing and answering questions about Christianity and refuting some common myths and misunderstandings about the Bible

- Addressing problems with other world religions and other cults that claim to be of the Christian Church

- Addressing current social/political issues from a Biblical and Christian world-view

This blog will not do the following:

-Engage in hostile argumentative debate or allow offensive or inappropriate comments. If you are simply here to pick a fight, or if you just want to make rude inappropriate comments, they will be removed immediately and ignored.

I hope you enjoy my blog, for whatever its worth to you, and I although I am no scholar, no professor or high profile pastor, I hope that I can communicate with you all in a direct and effective manner that is edifying to you, and glorifies the Lord!

Thank you, and God Bless!

Monday, December 24, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry CHRISTmas!

I hope you all enjoy celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

About 2000 years ago Jesus was born into very humble beginnings, starting out on his perfect and sinless journey to fulfill God's plan of redemption, and save the elect from eternal separation from our Creator.

As we go through Christmas and the New Year, lets all remember what Christmas is really about... it's not about presents and parties and lights and trees and spending money and getting things we want...

What Christmas is all about is celebrating the birth of Christ, celebrating His perfect life, which He laid down in sacrifice for us. By the grace of God, Jesus saved those who were/are called by God, from before the foundation of the world, by paying the price, satisfying our debt, and taking punishment - bearing the wrath of the Father for our sin.

This is a time to reflect on His word, His truth, and His awesome plan for us while we are here on this earth. So give more than you receive, share the Good News, and be sure to give thanks to the Lord for your blessings and your salvation... today we celebrate, and today we rejoice!

GRACE AND PEACE TO YOU, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!