Christians
How did Jesus’ followers come to be known as Christians?
What identifies true Christians?
Joh 13:15, 35; 15:17; 1Pe 2:21
See also Ga 5:22, 23; Php 2:5, 6; 1Jo 2:6; 4:20
On what basis are true Christians saved?
See also Ac 5:30, 31; Ro 6:23
Why do Christians submit to Christ as their heavenly King?
Why do true Christians refrain from getting involved in the affairs of this world?
See also “Friendship With the World” and “Governments—Christians Remain Neutral”
Why do true Christians obey secular governments?
Ro 13:1, 6, 7; Tit 3:1; 1Pe 2:13, 14
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 22:15-22—Jesus explains why his followers pay taxes
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Ac 4:19, 20; 5:27-29—Jesus’ followers show that their obedience to secular governments has limits
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In what sense are Christians soldiers?
See also Eph 6:12, 13; 1Ti 1:18
Why do Christians need to live according to their beliefs?
See also Eph 4:17, 19-24; Jas 3:13
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ac 9:1, 2; 19:9, 23—Christian worship is referred to as “The Way,” suggesting a way of life
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Why must true Christians be witnesses of Jehovah God?
Isa 43:10, 12; Joh 17:6, 26; Ro 15:5, 6; Re 3:14
See also Heb 13:15
Why are true Christians also witnesses of Jesus Christ?
Why should all true Christians be preachers of the good news?
How should Christians view persecution?
See “Persecution”
Are all true Christians called to heavenly life with Jesus Christ?
See also 1Pe 1:3, 4
What is the future hope of the majority of true Christians?
Are true Christians scattered throughout the denominations of Christendom?
Are all who claim to be Christians really disciples of Jesus?
Mt 7:21-23; Ro 16:17, 18; 2Co 11:13-15; 2Pe 2:1
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 13:24-30, 36-43—Jesus gives an illustration showing that there would be many counterfeit Christians
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2Co 11:24-26—The apostle Paul lists “false brothers” among the dangers he faced
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1Jo 2:18, 19—The apostle John warns that “many antichrists” had already defected from the truth
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