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What's the difference between a good Christian and someone who's lost everything?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people who claim to be Christians but don't live out their faith in a way that's consistent with God's Word. They may attend church, participate in community service, and even quote Scripture, but their actions and attitudes reveal a lack of genuine faith. On the other hand, a good Christian is someone who has a deep and abiding relationship with Christ, and whose life is characterized by love, compassion, and obedience to God's commandments. The key difference between a good Christian and someone who's lost everything is the presence or absence of a personal relationship with Christ. A good Christian is someone who has been transformed by the power of the Gospel, and whose heart is filled with love for God and for others. They are not perfect, but they are striving to live a life that honors God and reflects His character. In contrast, someone who's lost everything may be a person who has never truly known Christ, or who has walked away from their faith. As I reflect on my own life and the lives of those around me, I'm reminded that a good Christian is not someone who has never faced challenges or difficulties. Rather, it's someone who has learned to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the midst of hardship. A good Christian is someone who has a deep sense of hope and longing for Christ's return, and who is motivated by a desire to serve and glorify God in all they do.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
thinking christian about apologetics
james beilby
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
systematic theology
wayne grudem
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
mere christianity
c s lewis
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
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