What is a true Christian???

You hear the word "Christian" get thrown around out there in blog-world a lot. Do these people know what it really means to be a Christian? What do you think it means to be a Christian? Is it merely believing in God? Is it living your life in a Christ-like manner? What exactly does it mean to be a true Christian??? I'm just curious to hear everyone's answers.

So, PLEASE, let me hear your thoughts...

While reading online I found this article,http://69.93.20.171/issues/gn52/truechristian.htm, and it kind of sums up what I believe a true Christian is. The magazine this article is taken out of is published by The Church of God (I believe), which I am not a member of. I just believe it as an accurate and Biblical article.

What do you believe???

Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the following subjects.....



Is it Biblical for women to be "Ministers,
Priest(esses?), Pastors, or Preachers"?

What should a woman's role in the church be?

Would you attend or not attend a church depending on its beliefs of a woman's role in the church?

Biting My Tounge !!

I know religion is a touchy subject. You can probably tell I usually say what is on my mind. I'll ask this question... Is that a bad thing or a good thing?

Do you believe you need to be baptized to get to Heaven? Say so!

Do you believe we need to obey the Bible? Say so!

Do you believe the Bible? Say so!

Do you believe you are right? Say so!

Could you imagine if Jesus was talking to us right now on the computer? Do you think He would hem-haw on these subjects? Would He say, "yeah, I know I said you have to believe in Me before you get baptized, but you know, I didn't specifically say at what age.....so, I guess you might think it would be O.K. to baptized infants." NO!!! He would give you a straight answer. If you asked Him if it seemed liked such a small thing, would your eternal life really depend on it? Do you think He would say, "Well, I guess I wasn't clear on the whole 'houselhold' thing, so, no I guess its not a big deal." NO!!! He put it in His Book for a reason.

I know it is not good to argue with someone. You are not going to get anywhere with that approach. But, why is it considered arguing if you are stating your opinion? It is our duty as Christians to spread God's Word. If someone is doing something contrary to His Word, we need to tell them. It is our job. If we see someone rowing down a river headed for a waterfall, do we tell them it is ahead? Or, do we let them perish? God tells us not to kneel down to statues. Some people do. Shouldn't we tell them that God does not approve of this? They might not know He said these things. Ignorance doesn't save us from damnation. Are we being mean to these people, or are we trying to help them? Am I putting down their religion? NO!!! I'm telling them it has some flaws in it. I'm telling them they should study for themselves the Bible. They should understand what they believe. They shouldn't believe in something just because they were raised that way.

People, listen to what I am saying. I am no better than you. I don't pretend to be. I am flesh. I sin. I am not perfect. I don't have all of the answers. BUT, the Bible specifically teaches about certain issues. They are not up for debate. They are in His Book for a reason. He wants us to obey Him. Why don't we? Are we secure enough with a group of people telling us what is right, or should we take God's word for it?