Dear friends and brothers and sisters in Christ, today we are going to explore what it means to be a real Christian according to the Bible. A real Christian is someone who has a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ and lives out their faith in every aspect of their life. This is not just about attending church on Sundays or saying the right things. It is about a transformation of the heart and living in a way that reflects the love and teachings of Jesus.
A true Christian loves God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. This means putting God first in everything we do and seeking His will above our own. It involves spending time in prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping Him daily. A real Christian also loves their neighbor as themselves. This means showing kindness, compassion, and forgiveness to others, even when it is difficult.
One of the key signs of a real Christian is the fruit of the Spirit in their life. This includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities are evidence of the Holy Spirit working in us and shaping us to be more like Jesus. When we exhibit these traits, we become a light to those around us and draw others to Christ.
Another important aspect of being a real Christian is obedience to God’s commands. Jesus said that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. This means living a life of integrity, honesty, and purity. It means avoiding sin and striving to live in a way that honors God. It also means being willing to share our faith with others and make disciples, as Jesus commanded us to do.
Throughout the Bible, we see examples of real Christians who lived out their faith in powerful ways. The apostles, for instance, faced persecution and hardship, yet they remained faithful to Jesus and spread the gospel with boldness. Their lives were marked by a deep love for God and a commitment to His mission.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about what it means to be a real Christian.
“But be ye doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving your own selves”
— James 1:22
“Pure religion undefiled before God the Father is this, To visit the fatherless widows in their affliction, to keep himself unspotted from the world”
— James 1:27
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone”
— James 2:17
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one anotherNot slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
— Romans 12:10-11
“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification”
— Romans 15:2
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”
— Romans 6:4
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his”
— Romans 8:9
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another”
— John 13:35
“If ye love me, keep my commandments”
— John 14:15
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you”
— John 15:12
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel”
— Philippians 1:27
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves”
— Philippians 2:3
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”
— Philippians 4:8
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsufferingForbearing one another, forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”
— Colossians 3:12-13
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
— Colossians 3:17
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy mindThis is the first great commandmentAnd the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
— Matthew 22:37-39
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 5:16
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 6:1
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 7:21
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, gave himself for me”
— Galatians 2:20
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithMeekness, temperance: against such there is no lawAnd they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections lusts”
— Galatians 5:22-24
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint notAs we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”
— Galatians 6:9-10
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are calledWith all lowliness meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love”
— Ephesians 4:1-2
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear childrenAnd walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, hath given himself for us an offering a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour”
— Ephesians 5:1-2
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sinceritySound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you”
— Titus 2:7-8
“This is a faithful saying, these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good profitable unto men”
— Titus 3:8
“Let us consider one another to provoke unto love to good works”
— Hebrews 10:24
“Follow peace with all men, holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”
— Hebrews 12:14
“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
— Luke 6:31