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Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by mlksbaby(f): 4:39pm On May 21, 2006 |
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Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by jeffolala(f): 9:42am On May 22, 2006 |
Hi Christianity is not a religion , it is the life of CHRIST in you,Christianity is Divinity at work in Humanity , a lot of time many thinks it is something that is made to make one hjappy , Chtristianity is GOD at work in you, it is not a way of life, it is not a life style, it is a special life, if you truely believe there is a GOD. Christianity is at work in you Please read Romans 8,19-30 The Bible clearly declare "CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY" Therefore Christianity could not have been a way of life, it is the life of CHRIST in you. the CHRIST life in you. We have the Grace of GOD upon our lives , when we grow in Grace, and in the Knowledge of our SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, the CHRIST life is manifested in you.i.e you live your life the CHRIST way. Grace is the revelation of the beauty of GOD in your life, the expression of Divinity and that life of CHRIST is in you, thats why the Bible says "we should grow in Grace", in other words, let GOD be Continually Manifested in your LIFE. When you are Born-Again and confess JESUS CHRIST as your LORD and SAVIOUR , that Life of CHRIST is at Work in you. and that life is not subject to : Sickness, poverty, lack etc, it a Christian Life, a life of Sucess, Divine Health , Prosperity . Thank GOD i'm a Christian. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by jeffolala(f): 9:47am On May 22, 2006 |
Hi Christianity is not a religion , it is the life of CHRIST in you,Christianity is Divinity at work in Humanity , a lot of time many thinks it is something that is made to make one hjappy , Chtristianity is GOD at work in you, it is not a way of life, it is not a life style, it is a special life, if you truely believe there is a GOD. Christianity is at work in you Please read Romans 8,19-30 The Bible clearly declare "CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY" Therefore Christianity could not have been a way of life, it is the life of CHRIST in you. the CHRIST life in you. We have the Grace of GOD upon our lives , when we grow in Grace, and in the Knowledge of our SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, the CHRIST life is manifested in you.i.e you live your life the CHRIST way. Grace is the revelation of the beauty of GOD in your life, the expression of Divinity and that life of CHRIST is in you, thats why the Bible says "we should grow in Grace", in other words, let GOD be Continually Manifested in your LIFE. When you are Born-Again and confess JESUS CHRIST as your LORD and SAVIOUR , that Life of CHRIST is at Work in you. and that life is not subject to : Sickness, poverty, lack etc, it a Christian Life, a life of Sucess, Divine Health , Prosperity . Thank GOD i'm a Christian. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by Nosu(m): 2:02am On May 23, 2006 |
l appreciate ur contribute and l hv learnt a lot from ur post. Personally, l don't see christianity as a religion, religion is from the word religious that is doing thing in accordance to a set rules. For example u must pray at a particular time, u must at a certain place to prayer, the worhip building must be built in this direction etc. And that was whyJesus told the samaritian women that very soon pple will not worshipping God at the mountain again, but those that must worship God must will him in spirit and in truth. and l also believe in the guy that say it is a state of existence.because when u come to christ everything about u changes, ur citizenship,UR PASSWORD, ur password,ur license, ur account . u become a small g GOD and u fellowship with God, u live like christ. ur password become ' what will Jesus do" wwjd. It is a way of life because christ came to show us the way back to the kingdom and that is why is his the truth, the way and the life no one cometh to the father except thru him |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by blueiyke(m): 10:42am On May 23, 2006 |
Personally,I think Christianity is much more than a religion.Religion simply means the ways man look or search for God.Classifying Christianity as a religion means bunching Christianity together with others like Islam,Hinduism,Traditional Religion,Animism etc. On the other hand,terming Christianity as a way of life is putting it mildly.Christianity simply put,is the pulsating life of God tabernacled in a human body.Now, I'm talking practical Christianity and not just "church-going". Christianity means God's hand of fellowship extended to man.In Christianity,God has found man.Man is no longer looking for Him in the dark.That is religion. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by mlksbaby(f): 11:19am On May 23, 2006 |
Hmmm, interesting. The list is growing and we are learning by the day. So, let's see what we have so far - Christianity is ~ A Religion. . . A way of life . . . A Relationship . . . A King and His Kids . . . A State of Being . . . A Form of Existence . . . A Special Life . . . Divinity at Work in Humanity . . . God's Hand of Fellowship Extended to Man . . . The Life of Christ in You . . . The Pulsating Life of God Tabernacled in a Human Body. . . . there's still space to add some more; so let others get to work. Like I said, Christianity is not either this, that, or the other: it is all of the above. It depends on who is defining what, and for what purpose(s) such definitions are given. For those who say that Christianity is not a religion at all, the problem could be solved by turning over to James 1:27 and reading with an open mind to decide whether that verse ("pure religion and undefiled" was speaking about others like Islam, Hinduism, Traditional Religion, Animism etc. If that's the case, it would clearly mean that such "pure religion(s) and undefiled" are acceptable before God and the Father! You disagree? Good then. So, what is James 1:27 talking about? This question that seems to churn the stomach of many is that we often look away from the Bible and want to re-define what it says. I have no problem accepting James 1:27 - it says what it says and means precisely what it says, that Christianity is "pure religion and undefiled" before God and the Father. QED. It is all that has been listed by the several inputs, which I have outlined. Christianity is a way of life; a religion on its own merit; a relationship; and everything else said so far. To favour one and disregard the others will only make sense if you can prove from the Bible that the others are not valid. Until then, let the list grow. I'll add a few: Christianity is also ~ A Life of the Spirit of God - Romans 8:14 Bearing your cross and following Jesus daily - Matt. 10:38 Knowing God intimately as Jesus came to reveal - John 17:3 Obeying all that Jesus has taught - Matt. 28: 20 A Life of Suffering for Jesus' Sake - Phil. 1:29 . . . and the list goes on. People, Christianity is all of the above. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by dominobaby(f): 11:33am On May 23, 2006 |
Yeah, i like ur summary of christianity, m'baby. As long as christ is ur focus, cos truly without CHRIST, I Am Nothing. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by xkape(m): 9:58am On May 25, 2006 |
sorry i have to disagree with u At the time Jesus was talking christianity did not even exist. He had to die and resurect before the first christians could be born. Note that he was making a clear point that acceptable religion or sacrifice or acceptable actions before God , that are undefiled by other motives is. Giving selflessly. All the other paraphenelia like places of worship, garments of worship, objects of reverence and so on are irrelevant in the end. For a christian giving selflessly is still acceptable before God. For others, its cool too. But religion pure or impure is not all God accepts from us |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by syrup(f): 8:35am On May 26, 2006 |
@xkape, I think what mlks_baby said are quite in order. When you carefully read James 1:27, Christianity was already in existence when he penned that verse. And there's no other faith or religion alluded to in that verse than Christianity. Think about it: what is pure and acceptable before the Father if it falls short of the glory of God, regardless the motive? And who was James addressing - Christians or others? Are you saying that in spite of the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, other religious activities are 'pure and undefiled' as well before God and the Father according to that verse in James? "All the other paraphenelia like places of worship, garments of worship, objects of reverence and so on are irrelevant in the end." Agreed. However, I don't see what you're disagreeing about in previous posts. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by xkape(m): 5:39pm On May 26, 2006 |
syrup:@ syrup Sorry, My Bad I got my verses a little mixed up there, i thought James was quotiing another scripture Anyway, what i meant was that giving selflessing comes from a pure and honest heart. About other peoples and other religions; the bible talks about their concience being a law unto them either condeming or saving them when they did not have the law. So if u look at it from this perspective giving from a pure motive is undefiled and acceptable. I am not outlining a doctrine or anything just a thought. And we do know God deals with people on the level of knowledge they have of him And religious practice itself can be classified under what paul calls works, whether good or bad, works cannot save anybody. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by syrup(f): 1:55am On May 27, 2006 |
@xkape, We learn everyday. I don't have all the answers, but I see your point. True talk, that religion (in the sense of works - good or bad) does not save anyone. Faith in Jesus Christ guarantees salvation; and the saved demonstrate the reality of their faith by good works. Enjoy. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by jerrymania(m): 12:28am On Sep 13, 2006 |
It all started from Ishmael and Isaac now its Christianity and Islam, can anyone figure this out? is Islam a religion of violence and jihad? does islam assure any one salvation and inner peace? really think about it does any one get healed in islam? or is it just another heretic society, The Holy Spirit gave me a message (which i'm very happy Pastors around the world are sounding the message) that Christianity is not a religion, its a way of LIFE, (you should know whats religion when you hear of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism e.t.c) Please get it to your head, its not all about going to church on sundays and fellowships then the rest days are used for indulgence in worldly matters, we are in the world but not of the world, If you are still viewing it as a religion i want you to change because once Jesus Christ enters your life all you can ever think of is the Kingdom of God and what you can do for humanity. (The bird picture is not the Holy Ghost, its my depiction of God's peace) Think about it!
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Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by Seun(m): 10:05am On Sep 13, 2006 |
Every religion is a way of life for its most faithful adherents. Christianity and Islam are not exceptions. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by mrmayor(m): 11:05am On Sep 13, 2006 |
Seun: True talk. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by Pepeye(f): 1:32pm On Nov 20, 2007 |
Christianity is NOT a religion but a way of LIFE. Christ in you the hope of Glory |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by EdetOkon: 3:41pm On Nov 26, 2009 |
Christianity which is the completion of Judaism is a LOVE relationship with Elohim, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. This love(Ahava) relationship has no limits, cannot be fully explained and understood by humans minds and is a covenant-type relationship in which Elohim says you are Mine and I Am yours, You are My people and I Am your God. This Ahava relationship can be seen for example in Yeshua dieing on the Cross of Calvary for our salvation although we don't deserve it. This is just one of the ways in which Elohim expresses His LOVE for us. HANUKKAH is coming soon, GET READY. Ahava Yeshua. @ jeffolala Yes its special and is a gathering of the choosen. |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by Pygru: 4:20pm On Jul 13, 2013 |
kimba: Let me rather give my own testimony:I love this |
Re: Christianity: A Religion Or A 'Way Of Life'? by mriki: 11:51pm On Oct 01, 2013 |
I always believe, "My religion is my way of life". Because it comes from God to us. God had create all of us & also the universe. God also gave the religion to us as the straight way to do. I don't agree if someone say that religion is worship that just applied in the church, mosque, temple, or other worship places commonly. I believe that every kindness we do has the worth of worship. So you can do it everywhere because God always together with us. So why we still doubt that our religion is also our way of life? |
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