What Does it Mean to be a Good Christian?

Theologically speaking, a Christian is someone who has received the Lord Jesus as Savior (John 1:12), trusts Him alone for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 4:12), has put no trust in his own efforts (Isaiah 64:6) to please God, and repented from his/her sins (Mark 1:15).

In the Bible, the word “Christian” only appears three times. In Acts 11:26, Luke writes “…The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” In Acts 26:28, King Agrippatells Paul; “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.” And, in 1 Peter 4:16: “…but if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God.” In each case, the Greek word Christianos (khris-tee-an-os’) is used, which is translated “follower of Christ.” 

1. 1. So, what does it mean to be a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ? It means you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, by accepting Him as your personal Lord and Saviour. Simply believing in God is not Being a good person is not enough. Nor is going to church, being baptized or taking communion, although all of those things are done by Christians. Let’s look at what the bible says:
   2. 2. Visible proof of being a Christian is the right behavior. Christianity is a lifestyle. To be a Christian he or she must allow the Spirit of Christ to go to work in their life and that is how the Christian becomes Christ-like or like Christ.

For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the first born among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called, those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Romans 8:29-30
Since we are followers of Jesus, we should follow His example. He lived with one great purpose; to do His Father’s will. As Christians, this should be our goal and our purpose as well. The Christian life is abundant, (read John 10:10). As Christians we are to be active and joyful. Going, doing, giving, helping, witnessing, sharing, and serving are to be significant parts of our daily living. These things ought to be a significant part of our life as Bethlehem Baptist Church Disciples. . We are called to be God’s ambassadors on earth. Read 2nd Corinthians 5:14—21 and 1st Timothy 4:7-12, try to use a modern version.