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What Is The Bare Minimum Required To Be A Christian?

Release Date: 06/11/2017

"Ephesians: Insights Into a Pastor's Heart"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

We continue our teaching series based on Ephesians, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning more about God's grace and how to live in the power of His...

“Ephesians: The Blood Makes the Difference”

Crossgate Church Podcasts

"Ephesians: The Power of God’s Grace"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Today, we’re kicking off the study of another frame-worthy letter in the Bible, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament, the letter to the Ephesians. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning...

Easter Sunday Service (2024)

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us for a special service which contained a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ from Pastor Phil, and several testimonies of new believers publicly proclaiming their faith through their obedience in being baptized.

"What Does The Bible Say About That?" | Q&A Service

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we conclude our teaching series, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” We closed out our series with a Q&A service where our members submitted questions abour the series and then voted on which questions they would like to see answered. Over fifty questions were submitted and Pastor Phil answered the most popular questions during our Sunday service. If you would like to hear Phil address these questions in more detail, we invite you to listen to our audio podcast, "More and Better Disciples". You can subscribe, listen, or download those audio podcasts .

"What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say...

"What Does The Bible Say About Anger?"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Anger?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

"What Does The Bible Say About Politics?"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Politics?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

"What Does the Bible Say About Money?"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Money?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

"What Does The Bible Say About Alcohol?"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

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F.A.Q. (Frequently Avoided Questions)

Question: What is the bare minimum required to be a Christian? Does one need to believe in the trinity, virgin birth, or inerrancy of Scripture?

Defining the Terms . . .

A Christian is one who is a disciple of Jesus Christ.

“And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.” Acts 11:26

A disciple is one who follows.

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian/Disciple? . . .

To become a Christian, I respond to the invitation of God to place my faith in Christ for the forgiveness of my sin.

“No one can come to Me (Jesus) unless the Father who sent Me draws him . . . It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe. This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless it is granted him by My Father.” John 6:44,63-65

To become a Christian, I find forgiveness of sin by confessing, repenting, and believing the name of Jesus Christ.

“ . . . because if you confess with your moth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” Romans 10:9-10

And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself.” Acts 2:38-39

To be a Christian means that you are willing to lay down everything for all of who Jesus (Luke 9:57-62; Mark 10:17-31)

The Bottom Line . . .

The minimum that God requires is everything.

“And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him (Jesus).” Luke 5:11

Jesus’ call is to come and die.

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.” Luke 9:23-26

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