What is a good Christian?

[The Federal Government of Iowa]

Limbo, what a load of junk.
There is NOTHING in the Bible that suggests that exists. Everyone goes directly to heaven or hell
Remember the story of the Women at the well. Jesus offered her water that would make her never thirst again, which was just referring to salvation and forgiveness, not literal water.

So you believe that unbaptized babies go directly to hell?

No, directly to heaven.

[Diopolis]

So you believe that unbaptized babies go directly to hell?

No, directly to heaven.

So replacing the bible with sentimentality.

[Confessional Korea]

Well I mean Limbo's existence isn't suggested, it is directly affirmed in the Bible. See: the Harrowing of Hell.

Direct verses, please

Acts 2:27 and 2:31, 1 Peter 3:19-20 and 1 Peter 4:6.

[New Edom]

It seems New Edom has the best idea of what makes a christian, which is ironic considering the role of the Edomites in the bible.

Thanks. The irony does not escape me.

[The Federal Government of Iowa]

Direct verses, please

Acts 2:27 and 2:31, 1 Peter 3:19-20 and 1 Peter 4:6.

I don't see how these confirm the existence of Limbo.

[Heloin]

A good christian isn't a dick about it.

[Dumb Ideologies]

Believe, say, and do exactly what's convenient to your personal material interest, but claim the Bible told you to and cherrypick a few Bible verses that sound like they might agree. For a real zealot move, put "Christian" in front of your ideological label of choice. Cruise control for the soul, baby!

[The Huskar Social Union]

A good christian gives Huskar all their money.

[Kathol Rift]

A good christian isn't a dick about it.

That’s the best answer I’ve seen so far.

[VVerkia]

Believe, say, and do exactly what's convenient to your personal material interest, but claim the Bible told you to and cherrypick a few Bible verses that sound like they might agree. For a real zealot move, put "Christian" in front of your ideological label of choice. Cruise control for the soul, baby!

That's what happened during "Temptation of Jesus"

[Dylar]

A good christian gives Huskar all their money.

Instructions unclear, sent all my money to Paradox Interactive instead

[The Huskar Social Union]

A good christian gives Huskar all their money.

Instructions unclear, sent all my money to Paradox Interactive instead

Damn it.

[Confessional Korea]

Acts 2:27 and 2:31, 1 Peter 3:19-20 and 1 Peter 4:6.

I don't see how these confirm the existence of Limbo.

Acts 2:27 and 2:31 declare that hell couldn't hold Christ, meaning He had went to hell at one point.
1 Peter 3:19-20 says that Jesus "went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah…"
1 Peter 4:6 says the Gospel was "proclaimed even to the dead…"

[HIreland]

I don't see how these confirm the existence of Limbo.

Acts 2:27 and 2:31 declare that hell couldn't hold Christ, meaning He had went to hell at one point.
1 Peter 3:19-20 says that Jesus "went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah…"
1 Peter 4:6 says the Gospel was "proclaimed even to the dead…"

The spirits in prison is referring to the demons (who fell in the days of Noah), obviously Jesus wasn't preaching to them but simply announcing that it had been accomplished, and they had lost.
It wouldn't really fit for spirits in purgatory because purgatory would contain faithful men who couldn't go to heaven because they hadn't been baptized, like everyone who died before Jesus' ministry.

[Dylar]

Acts 2:27 and 2:31 declare that hell couldn't hold Christ, meaning He had went to hell at one point.
1 Peter 3:19-20 says that Jesus "went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah…"
1 Peter 4:6 says the Gospel was "proclaimed even to the dead…"

The spirits in prison is referring to the demons (who fell in the days of Noah), obviously Jesus wasn't preaching to them but simply announcing that it had been accomplished, and they had lost.
It wouldn't really fit for spirits in purgatory because purgatory would contain faithful men who couldn't go to heaven because they hadn't been baptized, like everyone who died before Jesus' ministry.

That's not what Purgatory is. Purgatory is a state of purification prior to being accepted into Heaven.

[HIreland]

The spirits in prison is referring to the demons (who fell in the days of Noah), obviously Jesus wasn't preaching to them but simply announcing that it had been accomplished, and they had lost.
It wouldn't really fit for spirits in purgatory because purgatory would contain faithful men who couldn't go to heaven because they hadn't been baptized, like everyone who died before Jesus' ministry.

That's not what Purgatory is. Purgatory is a state of purification prior to being accepted into Heaven.

Even so, the scripture would not fit, because Purgatory would still contain the souls of those who were not disobedient to god. How long would you think people would have to wait that two thousand years later spirits from the days of Noah would still be in purgatory?

[Confessional Korea]

That's not what Purgatory is. Purgatory is a state of purification prior to being accepted into Heaven.

Even so, the scripture would not fit, because Purgatory would still contain the souls of those who were not disobedient to god. How long would you think people would have to wait that two thousand years later spirits from the days of Noah would still be in purgatory?

Yes the scripture wouldn't fit because I wasn't talking about purgatory, I was talking about Limbo of the Patriarchs.

[HIreland]

Even so, the scripture would not fit, because Purgatory would still contain the souls of those who were not disobedient to god. How long would you think people would have to wait that two thousand years later spirits from the days of Noah would still be in purgatory?

Yes the scripture wouldn't fit because I wasn't talking about purgatory, I was talking about Limbo of the Patriarchs.

Ah, wonderful, what I was talking about the first time 'round and just got the name wrong. Original point still applies.

[Farnhamia]

Idk man maybe people wouldn't be so hostile to you lot if you weren't so nasty to other groups.

Smh, doesn't take much to realize how Western Civilization reached its current moribund state with urinary flaps like yourself representing it.

*** Warned for flaming ***

[Kannap]

Then I guess Christians who are against gay marriage are not good Christians.

Fine by me

No.

There's no reason to be against two people of the same sex who love each other being able to marry.

To willfully and intentionally go out of your way to be visibly against such a harmless thing does seem to paint a person as horribly wicked and evil.

[Trollzyn the Infinite]

Not me, that's for sure. Though I try to be it just isn't that easy.

If you want to know what a "Good Christian" looks like, look at the kindest person you know. The person with the most compassion, the most empathy, the most good will toward his or her fellow Man. That is what a "Good Christian" looks like. It's not about prayer, it's not about church attendance, it's not about any of that junk and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. In order to be a "Good Christian", you must first be a good person. Being a good person makes you a "Good Christian" by default. It doesn't even matter if you accept Christ or not, as long as you are a good person then you are by definition a "Good Christian" because they are one in the same. Christ came to teach us to be good to one another. He came to teach this to the world. Not just Jews, but everyone. By being a good person you are being a "Good Christian" and in order to be a "Good Christian" you must be a good person.

I'd like to say I'm a good person, but often times I'm really not. I can be rude and nasty, judgemental, selfish, etc. It's not easy being good to your fellow Man especially when your fellow Man refuses to be good to you. I'm not a "Good Christian" for that reason. We can't all be "Good Christians", but we can all try to be. And the first and only step to being a "Good Christian" is by being a good person. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Be good, do good, and you are a "Good Christian" no matter what.

I only hope one day I can be one.

[Dylar]

Not me, that's for sure. Though I try to be it just isn't that easy.

If you want to know what a "Good Christian" looks like, look at the kindest person you know. The person with the most compassion, the most empathy, the most good will toward his or her fellow Man. That is what a "Good Christian" looks like. It's not about prayer, it's not about church attendance, it's not about any of that junk and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. In order to be a "Good Christian", you must first be a good person. Being a good person makes you a "Good Christian" by default. It doesn't even matter if you accept Christ or not, as long as you are a good person then you are by definition a "Good Christian" because they are one in the same. Christ came to teach us to be good to one another. He came to teach this to the world. Not just Jews, but everyone. By being a good person you are being a "Good Christian" and in order to be a "Good Christian" you must be a good person.

I'd like to say I'm a good person, but often times I'm really not. I can be rude and nasty, judgemental, selfish, etc. It's not easy being good to your fellow Man especially when your fellow Man refuses to be good to you. I'm not a "Good Christian" for that reason. We can't all be "Good Christians", but we can all try to be. And the first and only step to being a "Good Christian" is by being a good person. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Be good, do good, and you are a "Good Christian" no matter what.

I only hope one day I can be one.

Okay, I'm confused. How can you be Christian and not accept Christ?

[Trollzyn the Infinite]

Not me, that's for sure. Though I try to be it just isn't that easy.

If you want to know what a "Good Christian" looks like, look at the kindest person you know. The person with the most compassion, the most empathy, the most good will toward his or her fellow Man. That is what a "Good Christian" looks like. It's not about prayer, it's not about church attendance, it's not about any of that junk and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. In order to be a "Good Christian", you must first be a good person. Being a good person makes you a "Good Christian" by default. It doesn't even matter if you accept Christ or not, as long as you are a good person then you are by definition a "Good Christian" because they are one in the same. Christ came to teach us to be good to one another. He came to teach this to the world. Not just Jews, but everyone. By being a good person you are being a "Good Christian" and in order to be a "Good Christian" you must be a good person.

I'd like to say I'm a good person, but often times I'm really not. I can be rude and nasty, judgemental, selfish, etc. It's not easy being good to your fellow Man especially when your fellow Man refuses to be good to you. I'm not a "Good Christian" for that reason. We can't all be "Good Christians", but we can all try to be. And the first and only step to being a "Good Christian" is by being a good person. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Be good, do good, and you are a "Good Christian" no matter what.

I only hope one day I can be one.

Okay, I'm confused. How can you be Christian and not accept Christ?

You can't, and I didn't say you could. Read again.

[Jedi Council]

A good christian doesn't proselytize nor forces their "morals" on other people. If you don't like abortions, don't have them. If you don't like same sex marriage, don't marry someone from the same sex.

This ^

Feel free to live how you like, but do not expect others, nor judge others, for not following your creed.

That goes for all religions really.

[Green October Z]

Tell me NSers, what do you think being a good Christian means?

A good person that is ALSO a Christian.

Very well said!