Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,205,867 members, 7,993,997 topics. Date: Tuesday, 05 November 2024 at 01:21 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Religion / The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian (6876 Views)
I Don't Want To Marry A Christian Or Religious Person. / Privileges Of God's Children 2 / Privileges Of God's Children 1 (2) (3) (4)
The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by ADEWUMIMichael(m): 7:05am On Feb 05, 2017 |
What are the benefits and privileges of being a Christian? The benefits and privileges of being a Christian are, principally, union with Christ , 1.Adoption by God into His family, 2. Christian liberty, 3. a spiritual right to the sacraments of the new covenant, 4. the fellowship of all Christians, and 5. the resurrection of the body. 1. UNION WITH CHRIST. The purpose of all that Christ did was that Christians might be united with Him and live together with Him (1 Thessalonians 5:10): They were crucified with Him (Romans 6:6); They were buried with Him (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12); They died with Him (Romans 6:8; 2 Timothy 2:11); They were made alive with Him (Colossians 2:13); They were raised with Him (Colossians 2:12; 3:1); They are made co-heirs with Him (Romans 8:17); They are to suffer with Christ (Romans 8:17); They are to share in His glory (Romans 8:17); They will reign with Him (2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 20:4). The union is like that of a Head and a Body: 2. ADOPTION BY GOD INTO HIS FAMILY. Before the creation of the world God chose Christians in Christ to become His holy and blameless children, to live within His constant care (Ephesians 1:4, 5). God's love has caused Him to bestow upon those who receive His Son the right to become His children (John 1:12, 13; 1 John 3:1). Christians receive the Spirit of adoption, so that they are rightly able to cry, 'Abba, Father!' (Romans 8:15-17). As God's children, Christians share His treasures, and all that God gives to His Son belongs to them as well (Romans 8:17). Christians wait for the redemption of their bodies that will mean that at last they have entered into their full rights as God's children in Christ (Romans 8:23). The whole creation may be described as waiting in eager expectation to see the wonderful sight of the children of God coming into their own (Romans 8:19). CHRISTIAN LIBERTY. Christ came to proclaim freedom for captives, and release from darkness for prisoners (Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:18, 19). When Christ sets us free, we are free indeed (John 8:32, 34, 36; Galations 5:1). Christ sets us free from the fear of death (1 Corinthians 15:55-57; Hebrews 2:14, 15). Christ delivers us from that slavish attitude of fear that so easily can characterize life without God (Romans 8:15). Christ has redeemed believers from the curse of the law's condemnation, by Himself becoming a curse for them when He was crucified (Galations 3:13): no condemnation now hangs over the head of those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). The burden of all the Jewish ceremonial is removed through Christ (Acts 15:10, 11; Galations 5:1). Christ makes us free from slavery to sin (John 8:32, 34, 36). Though Christians once used to be slaves to sin, having now wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which they were entrusted, they have been set free from the service of sin, and have become the servants of righteousness (Romans 6:17, 18). Christians' freedom, however, is not a freedom to do evil, but a freedom to serve God (1 Peter 2:16). Christians are freed from the bondage of the law, but it remains a rule for them of life and holiness: God puts His law within Christians and writes it upon their hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-34). 3. A SPIRITUAL RIGHT TO THE SACRAMENTS OF THE NEW COVENANT. The first sacrament of the New Covenant is baptism: It was appointed by Christ Himself for all disciples (Matthew 28:19, 20; Mark 16:15, 16); It is administered in the name of the Trinity (Matthew 28:19); It is a symbol of an individual's reception of the gospel (Acts 2:37, 38, 41; 8:12; 16:14, 15); It symbolizes repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus (Acts 2:38); It symbolizes confession of Christ's Lordship (Acts 19:5); It symbolizes admittance into God's family (Acts 2:38, 41, 47; 8:12; 9:18; 1 Corinthians 12:13); It symbolizes entry into all the benefits of Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 6:3, 4). The second sacrament of the New Covenant is the Lord's Supper: The Lord's Supper is a proclamation of the Lord's death by words and symbols (1 Corinthians 11:26); It was established and commanded by Christ (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23); It continually reminds Christians of Christ's sacrifice for them (Luke 22:19, 20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26); By means of it Christians acknowledge their sharing in the benefits of Christ's death (1 Corinthians 10:16, 17; 11:23- 26); In it Christians have fellowship with Christ and with one another (1 Corinthians 10:16, 17, 21); In it Christians make their thanksgiving to God (1 Corinthians 10:16; Romans 12:1); The Lord's Supper is to be continued until Christ returns (1 Corinthians 11:26). 4. THE FELLOWSHIP OF ALL CHRISTIANS. God gives His people singleness of heart and action (Jeremiah 32:39). The people of God are one as the Father and the Son are one (John 17:22) - and Jesus' prayer to His Father had this unity as a main petition (John 17:11, 21). Jesus, the Great and Chief Shepherd, has one flock to which all Christians belong (John 10:16). The fellowship of believers - sometimes called 'the communion of saints' - arises from Christians belonging to one Body, of which there is one Spirit (Ephesians 4:4). All Christians are baptized by the Spirit into one Body, whether Jews, Gentiles, slaves or free, and they all have experience of the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). Though many, Christians form one body in Christ, and each member belongs to all the others (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12). The fellowship or communion of believers, therefore, is the sense of identity and belonging we have with all Christians through our common allegiance to the Lord Jesus, the truth (Ephesians 4:13; 2 John 1). The fellowship Christians have together arises from their fellowship with the Father and the Son (1 John 1:3). Christians should seek to express their fellowship and union outwardly by avoiding all dissensions among themselves, being perfectly united in mind and thought (1 Corinthians 1:10, 11; Philippians 2:1, 2; 1 Peter 3:. This fellowship of all Christians is given practical expression in the fellowship of the local church according to the pattern revealed in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 14:23; 20:17, 28; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Hebrews 10:25; 13:17). 5. THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY. God does not abandon believers to the grave, but He has made known to them the path of life, which leads to joy in His presence, and eternal pleasures at His right hand (Psalms 16:9-11). Believers have the assurance of the resurrection of the body through their risen Redeemer (Job 19:25-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:14). The resurrection of the dead will be the first consequence of Christ's second coming (1 Thessalonians 4:16). Believers will be made alive through Christ (1 Corinthians 15:22). Harvest provides a good illustration of the kind of thing that will happen. What we sow is not the body that is to be but only a seed (1 Corinthians 15:37); just as to every kind of creature and thing God has given a particular body, so He has determined the particular nature of the resurrection body (1 Corinthians 15:38-44). The body characterized by decay, dishonour, weakness, and suited only for this present life, will be raised an imperishable, glorious body, full of power, and perfectly fitted for life in the world to come (1 Corinthians 15:42-44). The transformation will take place in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye (1 Corinthians 15:51, 52). The assurance of the resurrection of the body is a tremendous comfort and encouragement to the Christian (1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Thessalonians 4:18). And after the glorious event, Christians will be with Christ forever (1 Thessalonians 4:17).the 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by ekems2017(f): 7:28am On Feb 05, 2017 |
I am always thankful to God for making me to know him and will be forever thankful to him. 4 Likes |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Xaddy(m): 7:32am On Feb 05, 2017 |
X |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Elbizzcklinz(m): 7:34am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Religion is a theft of time, There is no god.Open your mind and embrace nature with fairness,equality and on justice. 2 Likes |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by AleAirHub(m): 7:35am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Nice ONE 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Wealthyonos(m): 7:43am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Why did u centre all your teachings on Paul's theory....I believe christians are children or Redemption rather than Adoption... Christ came to redeem us, not to adopt us... |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Nobody: 7:54am On Feb 05, 2017 |
there's nothing Christian promise that other religions don't? and there's nothing they verifiable have that others don't. 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by jossiwan(m): 7:55am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Elbizzcklinz: If you do not believe that God exist, simply mind your business and do not interfere with anyone's belief... When you die, you will know if He exist or not!!! But i pray for the redemption of your Soul. 3 Likes |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Nobody: 8:00am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Christian brotherhood is simply priceless, we are never strangers anywhere as long as Christians are there 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Sayelabola(m): 8:08am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Every religion, fraternity and confraternity has benefits (spiritual or physiological) to be enjoyed by members or followers. |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by SlimCupid(m): 8:09am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Elbizzcklinz:you nailed it bro. There are oh so many reasons to just laugh about the concept of Christianity and religion as a whole, but I'd give just a few, using bible passages, of course. 1. Gen 1: 3-5. God divided light from darkness on the first day. Gen 1: 16-19. The sun and the moon were not made until the fourth day. Contradictions, contradictions. 2. 1John 4:8..God is love. 1Corinthians 13:4...Love is not jealous. Exodus 20:5...God is jealous. Deductive reasoning makes it impossible for all 3 to exist simultaneously. And jealousy is meant to be a sin, right? 3. God would harden my heart and prevent me from seeking repentance cos he wants to prove that he's God, and then destroy me in the end, like he did to Pharaoh and Judas Iscariot. 4. God would punish humanity for the sins of one man (Adam). Imagine for a second that Buhari orders that all Igbos be put to death cos of Nnamdi Kanu's sins. 5. God would perform the biggest genocide known to mankind (the big flood) and say i must not kill a man no matter what. I know i can't serve such a God. I want to, but my heart is being hardened by God after all, so it's not my fault. I could go on and on but it's not just worth it. The only response the sheep can come up with is 'I pray God gives you understanding', or something of the sort. Pathetic. 4 Likes |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Egalitarian1: 8:09am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Thank God for giving us His only begotten son who came to this sinful world, redeemed and made us sons and daughters of God Almighty though we were sinful! Please if you are not a Christian, just pretend as if you didn't see this post and pass by. Please spare us of your sentiments .The same applies to Christians, whenever a post about other religions is shared on social media, spare your sentiments and pass by because what doesn't concern you is never meant for you! #purestmind# 2 Likes |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Sayelabola(m): 8:09am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Pidgin2: Don't exaggerate. It's doesn't apply to ALL CHRISTIANS, unlike some FRATERNITIES. 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Sayelabola(m): 8:12am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Elbizzcklinz: Here is a good one. 2 Likes
|
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by deezzle(m): 8:26am On Feb 05, 2017 |
I didn't see any logical and real benefit just illusory ones Christians die Christians fall sick Christians lose loved ones Christians go broke Christians get robbed There are jobless Christians There are insane Christians So...I see no benefits 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by tydi(m): 8:29am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Sayelabola: What is tHis one saying? dont tel me you are already drunk this sunday morning! |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by orunto27: 8:39am On Feb 05, 2017 |
That's to say, you now know that you're a son of man graduating to be A Son of God and Co-Heir to The Throne of Grace soon. Hallelujah!!! |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by chacoonder(m): 9:30am On Feb 05, 2017 |
@Op, Other 3999+ religions in the world will give you same reasons. 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Joettti: 9:33am On Feb 05, 2017 |
A fool says he is wise in his foolishness!!! I love the Bible cos all you need is contained therein!!!!!! Happy Sunda Brethren!!! |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Chedas: 9:36am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Pls we need more pple like slimcupid and deeezle around. They are the ones i call Rennaisance Men. These same men liberated europe from religion, poverty, and backwardness thereby bringing them outta the Dark Age. Enough of religious fallacies and illusions abeg. We need Reality! And the Reality is Nature so stop fvckin around u dopeheaded xtians and jihads 1 Like |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Chedas: 9:42am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Joettti:Nobody claims to be all wise but u are excruciatingly foolish! In what way (just one way) has Nigeria and Africa as a whole benefitted from the damned books? Pls just tell me one, enlighten me pls. If u fail to tell me den u are a lowlife zombie |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Chedas: 9:44am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Joettti:Nobody claims to be all wise but u are excruciatingly foolish! In what way (just one way) has Nigeria and Africa as a whole benefitted from the damned books? Pls just tell me one, enlighten me pls. If u fail to tell me den u are a lowlife zombie. |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Nobody: 9:49am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Sorry ooo! Mr/Mrs writer! From which book you write from? |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by firstking01(m): 9:55am On Feb 05, 2017 |
This is awesomely wonderful and a spiritual food to the soul and to nourish our mortal body.... One benefit i 've been privileged to enjoy as a christian is living in the supernatural ...need i say much. |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Joettti: 10:30am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Chedas: A fool will remain a fool no matter what!!! You've jst displayed that cos I wasn't talking to you yet you quoted me hence the reason to blv you wia d fool I was actually talking abt!!!!!! Kwantinue and remain in ur foolishness 4ever??!!!!!? But remember to always mind ur business!!! Zombie of d highest order!!??!!!? |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Joettti: 10:32am On Feb 05, 2017 |
firstking01: God Bless Your Hustle!!!!!! Happy Sunday Bro!!!!! |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by firstking01(m): 10:37am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Joettti:Bless you too brother. |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Kay17: 10:54am On Feb 05, 2017 |
What does it take to me a Christian? By following the deeds and acts of Jesus or merely going to church and publicly identifying as a "Christian"? Egalitarian1: I think you miss the point of redemption. Redemption should not merely be a ritual or a one time thing rather it should be permanent. Jesus's sacrifice on the cross is of no use when it doesn't change the flawed human nature that makes sin possible. The sacrifice did not make angels out of humans rather the illusion of salvation which it promotes makes humans even worse. It makes Christians even worse because they believe they are privileged to persist with their sins because they are "covered" when they ought to change that flawed human nature |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by Nobody: 11:21am On Feb 05, 2017 |
Pidgin2:Stop lie jor, when deeper life be looking at Christ embassy as sinner. Lemme here word jor. |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by ADEWUMIMichael(m): 11:49am On Feb 05, 2017 |
taoheedoriloye:why asking sir/ma? |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by chuksjuve(m): 12:58pm On Feb 05, 2017 |
The one and only benefit of being a christian is SALVATION.. Every others are just value added service... |
Re: The Benefits And Privileges Of Being A Christian by 666Antichrist: 1:39pm On Feb 05, 2017 |
no comment |
For Every Bible Question, There Is A Bible Answer. Ask A Sincere Question Here / A Sincere Letter To All Atheists On Nairaland / Why Do People Hate Catholic Church So Much?
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 61 |