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Re: Apostolic definition of a "Christian"?
Becoming converted initially is not particularly "difficult" for most in the USA.
Becoming a Christian = Believing on The Lord Jesus Christ and being saved, followed by public confession of Jesus - initiation into the church by baptism and recieving His Spirit.
In some parts of the world becoming a Christian is dangerous and may very well get you killed.
In America there is much less resistance.
Many new Christians succumb to ease and luxury even before they are discipled. A sign of the times.
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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