303 – Who decides what it means to be a Christian?

Have you ever been told by someone you’re not a Christian because you didn’t agree 100% with them on every tiny detail of theology? It’s not a great feeling.

Some churches have a pretty wide and inclusive definition what it means to be a Christian, including people from many different denominations. 

Some churches believe they are the only ones with the truth but that God will be merciful to others. 

But there are a few churches who believe only their members are true Christians and everyone else is condemned to hell.

Most of these groups make a fatal flaw in how they define what it means to be a Christian. 

In this episode:

• I expose this mistake
• Talk about why no one else has the authority to decide if you are a true Christian
• And share what Jesus actually says it means to be one of his true followers or disciples. 

Christians need to stop debating what it means to be a Christian and focus more on following Jesus and practicing what he taught us.

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Show notes: For full transcript and Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/303.

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