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what's a Christian?
Going to Church doesn't make you a Christian, nor
does trying hard to be nice. Its a matter of the heart.
According to Jesus, his followers are people who
have a personal relationship with him.
Knowing about Jesus simply isn't enough. As you
read the bible you come face to face with the claims Jesus made
about himself.
Most importantly, Jesus says he's the Son of God
- with authority over each one of us - and we need to consider
how we are going to respond.
The world is full of people who haven't found what
they are looking for. There's something missing. A restless feeling
inside.
Jesus teaches that real satisfaction and purpose
come when we put him at the centre of our lives.
The separation between us and God that was caused
by our sinful natures can be ended when we understand the mission
of his Son who came to reconcile us through the ultimate penalty
- his own innocent life given for us, the guilty.
Jesus makes this offer to all of us 'I stand at
the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door
I will come in and eat with him' Revelation 3:20.
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Article taken from Closer
to God. Published by Scripture
Union © 2002.
Used by permission.
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