When I became a new believer, someone patted me on the shoulder and said, “Do the best you can,” which is unbiblical and unhelpful advice. A while later, I was discipled by some faithful saints, who taught me the truth about believers.
A believer is identified as a child of God. Through prayer, we have access to our Father at any time, and we can expect that He will be faithful to every one of His promises. What’s more, we are no longer classified as “sinners,” a term describing those who have not received Jesus Christ as Savior. We’ve been transformed into saints—holy persons saved by grace and set apart for God’s purposes. Sin and temptation will continue to be realities for us as long as we’re on earth. But since our transgressions are forgiven, our new identity cannot change.
A believer is positioned in Christ. God’s Spirit dwells in us so we can live righteously, as Christ did. To describe this relationship, He used a grapevine metaphor. The Lord is the vine, and we are the branches connected to Him and drawing on His power (John 15:1-5).
A believer’s mission is to show Christ to the world. Our vine is to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). When our character and conduct reflect these aspects of Jesus’ nature, we help others to see the beauty of a relationship with the Lord.
The truth about believers is that we don’t have to “do the best we can.” God works through His children to accomplish His purposes.
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Help me understand something, how is this relevant to atheism?
When you tag a post atheism and write nothing whatsoever about disbelief, what is your aim?
This is asked in good faith.
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And, I accept your question in good faith.
In truth I might ask of you the same question. How does a post, from an Atheist, have anything to do with Christianity? Albeit they tag Christianity, Faith, God (god) and other relative tag lines and say nothing about Christianity itself. Sure they denounce God, or His existence, they denounce faith other than their personal lack thereof and the list could go on. How does this relate to Christians?
Are we to adduce then a “Double Standard?” I would hope not. In that Atheism and religion, generally, are polar opposites. Subliminally, however, there remains a constant battle, as it were, for the winning or loosing of souls. Think about it…. isn’t that the crux of these ongoing dialogs between these polar opposites (Atheism vs: Christianity)? Although our circles of influence vary in size, we all have the power to affect others—either for good or bad. Whether at home, in the church, or in the world, our lives are on display. Many times we aren’t even aware of who is impacted by our words, attitudes, and actions.
I am not naïve enough to believe that all claiming to be Atheists are true Atheists. At this same thought lies the fact I am not naïve enough to believe all Christians are true Christians’. Thus, my post “The Truth about Believers” may, in the smallest way possible, influence someone from either side. Much like, I would surmise, Atheists post under tags relative to “Christianity.” In hope their word(s) of doubt in Christ and Christianity may influence a Christian at his, perhaps, weakest moment…… Thereby claiming victory.
I trust this response will, in some small manner, satisfy your question.
Your Friend through Christ;
Michael
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This is such a long response for a simple question and I don’t see why you get into such a long diatribe.
You ask if there is a double standard. I asked you why you tag a post that says nothing about atheism as atheism. This required a very simple answer. I didn’t ask why others do it.
I tag posts christianity or theism when I have written something about them and so there are posts I don’t tag christianity.
I tag others religion and in those I have written something about religion.
You see by making such a long answer whilst avoiding my question you get into a few fallacies, maybe you can’t help it.
No, your answer didn’t answer my question.
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Perhaps it’s the truth of my answer of which you can not accept.
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In which way? Did you understand my question to begin with?
The post you wrote has nothing to do with atheism. I asked to know your opinion why you would tag in atheism and then you go into a diatribe of some people not being true atheists? What did all that have to do with my question.
It is like a guy writing about paintings and tags the post cars. How are these related?
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