What It Means to be a

Christian

The realities of the present The realities of the present generationgeneration

IntrovertedSelfishDetached from the Community

ConsequencesConsequences Confusion

too many ideas and opinions

undecided go along with the majority

ConsequencesConsequences Subjectivism

make their own standard

feelings/ preference

ConsequencesConsequences Constant fear

of being wrong follow the majority

easily swayed to either sides

fence sitting

ConsequencesConsequences Constant Doubt and Cynicism

Misconceptions Misconceptions of being a of being a ChristianChristian being “nice”

can do no wrong boring person old fashioned “YES” man

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian

means of escaping the realities of life blind eye to problems

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian

only for women men are too macho

brawnnon-prayerful

working

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian only for the weak, old, sick and dying

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian merely following a set of rules and regulations

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian just an “optional extra”

just one way of living one's life Christianity doesn't matter

Misconceptions of being a ChristianMisconceptions of being a Christian a Social or

Humanitarian system for charity

What it means to be a ChristianWhat it means to be a Christian

To have a growing and personal relationship with CHRIST

What it means to be a ChristianWhat it means to be a Christian Have growing,

personal relationship with CHRIST personal commitment

to follow Christ as Lord spend regular time

talking and listening to Christ

prayer or meditation

When anyone is joined in Christ, he is a new being; the old is gone, the new

has come – 2 Cor 5:17

What it means to be a ChristianWhat it means to be a Christian Experiencing the power of

the Holy Spirit in your life renewed strength to

overcome weakness saying NO to sin and

temptation speak about the good news

to others

They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to proclaim God's

message with boldness – Acts 4:31

What it means to be a ChristianWhat it means to be a Christian Being part of a body of people in Christ

share your life with brothers and sisters give support and gains support share talents and gifts

What it means to be a ChristianWhat it means to be a Christian Being an active

Christian witness bringing honor and

glory to HIM how we speak, act and

live our lives in active service

lead be serving as example

In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in

heaven –Mt 5:16

What does it takes to be a Christian?

To be a Christian...

use your talents and faculties in Christifying