The Making Of A Christian

A Christian is an individual who has been twice born. Everyone is born in the flesh, from our mothers’ wombs – the natural birth when we become humans. Then comes the second birth. It is when we are “born again” and is told in the bible. We speak about the making of a movie, or the making of a piece of machinery, but this does not make you. The word Christian means “little Christ” and stands for something far more than being just born in the flesh; as we know it, new-born babies. Then how do we become true Christians? Let’s find out.

Nicodemus knew about the fleshly birth, but was not understanding the spiritual birth. John 3:3 says this – “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’ ” What a powerful teaching. Then Jesus followed up once again in verse 5, which goes like this; “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.’ ” Jesus answered Nicodemus’ question after he asked how one could enter into his mother’s womb a second time. Nicodemus did not grasp what Jesus was saying. He did not grasp what it was for the making of a Christian, a true one.

We all understand the natural birth process. But do we all understand the spiritual birth process and what it means to be born again? Let’s discover more on this. When Jesus says we cannot do something, that’s just the way it is. Unless He said it and it can be done, only then are we on the right path of life on this earth today. If He didn’t say it, then don’t do it or believe it. We are birthed in the spirit through the Holy Spirit. And how does this happen? When we do three things. We confess our sins, then repent from them, and finally, we believe and accept our Lord Jesus Christ into our lives. God’s Spirit starts to live in us from this moment forward and He becomes our Guide and Teacher, leading us on the journey of being the real Christian in whom God is pleased.

Acts 4:12 speaks about it, and I quote it here; “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Here was when Peter spoke out when he and John came before the Sanhedrin. The Holy Spirit filled him and he was courageous and filled with God’s power. That’s right! The making of a true Christian comes only through the name of Jesus Christ and by no one else. We cannot be saved in no other way or means. Now I ask you today. Are you a true Christian or just another “make believe” one? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, and you are born again, by water and the Holy Spirit? The making of a true Christian starts as I have stated above. Are you ready? Take those bold steps and let’s begin that new life that awaits you. If you need some help in understanding all this, please feel free to email me at nelson.canha@gmail.com and I’ll start the new walk with you. Amen!