Faith & Reason Nexus

“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You almost persuade me to become a Christian.’”
— Acts 26:28

1. What You Might Be, and Not Be a Christian

• Born in a Christian country.
• Brought up in a religious family (e.g., Judas).
• Educated in a Christian fashion.
• Believed in some doctrine.
• Rendered some type of obedience.
• Connected with some church.
• Buried in a Christian manner.
  And still not be a Christian.

2. What is a Christian?

• One who has heard the Gospel.
• One who has believed in Christ.
• One who has obeyed the Gospel.
• One who is risen with Christ.
• One who has been cleansed of sins.
• One who belongs to Christ.
• One who is like Christ.
• One who serves Christ.

3. What is “Almost a Christian?”

• It is to see your need and not confess it.
• It is to wish to be saved and remain undecided.
• It is to be at the door, but still outside.
• It is to follow men and not the Bible.
• It is eternally dangerous!

Reflection

Consider where you stand in your faith journey. Are you fully committed to being a Christian, or are you merely “almost a Christian”?