What Is A Christian?

Do you know what is a Christian or what is not?

I will make it easy...if someone does NOT sound like a Christian, look like a Christian, taste or smell like a Christian then they are NOT a Christian...Right?

You may quote Jesus and say, “A tree is known by his Fruit.” Matt. 12:33

This is true...but how well do you know your trees and their fruits?

My point is...Christians are quick to judge one another. We are all quick to judge others based upon your own understanding. Often your understanding is limited or distorted.

When the spiritual leaders questioned who Jesus was He said, “You judge after the flesh (the ego mind), I judge no man” John 8:15

So how do you know if someone is a Christian?

First thing to look for....is their love. Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another.” John 13:35 A disciple is one who follows and understands his teacher.

If a person shows genuine love for others and they have a relationship with Jesus/ the Holy Spirit/ God then they are a Christian.



It’s that simple...or is it?

What if someone calls themselves a Christian yet they do not express genuine love for others? Then what?

This is when love and grace reign. (Romans 5:21) Are you a Christian who has trouble loving and expressing you love to other people?

The ego mind separates you from God...it is self-centered...it only loves the things of this world. A Christian must experience freedom from the ego mind.

1 John 2:15 it says, “Love not the world neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” Ouch!

There must be a transformation. This is why Jesus said, “You must be born again of the Spirit for that which is born of the flesh is flesh but that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit.” (John Chapter 3) Every day the Holy Spirit takes you through this transformation process. It is the power of God which will change your life. (Acts. 1:8, Luke 24:49)

If you are a Christian and you are not experiencing love, joy and peace...then ask for help.

Steve Hart,
Life Coach/Spiritual Teacher