(February 24, 2012 at 9:20 am)reverendjeremiah Wrote:(February 21, 2012 at 10:34 pm)Epimethean Wrote: So we are what we believe we are, Rev, or is that limited to things that depend strictly on the imagination?
Its merely the sum of a title. The bare minimum definition is "follower of christ". If someone is a follower of christ, then he is a "true christian" regardless of all of the extra that others may add on.
An atheist may actualllly like christianity and respect it, while another cant stand it. Both are still "true atheists" if they are "without theism".
Without true dedication to Christ, accepting Him as Lord and savior, and allowing Him to work through one's life one can not be a "true christian."
One could draw a house and do a good job designing it, unless that person has a degree and follows the disciplines he/she is not an architect. So yes the extras are important, Jesus said, " you will know them by their deeds," what He was saying, without my guidance people can not do those things that would identify them as christians.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
