It's Easy To Be A Cotton Candy Christian

Have you ever noticed how easy some people think it is to be a Christian. The word "Christian" has been hijacked and twisted by many who think it simply means that you acknowledge that Jesus existed. There are two different types of "belief" as far as Christianity is concerned.

Type 1: You can believe in (have a knowledge of) God's existence.

Many people think that just having the belief that God exists is enough. Even Satan and the demons believe that God exists. These are usually the ones who have created a 'god' of their own making. It's a 'god' that loves everyone and calls everyone his children. This 'god' seems to line up with each individual's personal and subjective morality. That means there's a 'god' specifically created for every individual who believes in a 'god' that hates what they hate, and loves what they love. It's a 'god' that has no issues with lust, greed, personal vengeance, lying, cheating, and doing whatever it takes to get what you want because the end justifies the means. And they do this all the while calling themselves "Christian," following their personal 'god's' version of love. They pick and choose the scripture they like to live by, you know, the cotton candy, rainbow, pie in the sky version of the bible. Scripture that doesn't offend or convict them. The rest they turn a blind eye to because it doesn't align with their "God is love," theology.

Type 2: You can believe and have a faithful independent trust in God. 

This type of belief is an act of developing a relationship with Jesus and depending solely upon His sacrifice on the cross for your salvation. This type of "belief" results in a deeper relationship with God as you draw closer to Him through reading and studying scripture, and as you spend time with Him in prayer. To truly "believe" in God is to submit your life to Him and to be proactive in developing a closer, more obedient relationship with Him. It's not a pick-and-choose type of Christianity, it's a belief that 100% of the bible is God breathed and inspired. It's the understanding that it's not cotton candy and rainbows, but that we've been called into a spiritual battle in which we need to be active participants on a day by day, moment by moment basis. It's a faith that understands that God is love, but He's also righteous, and will judge those who sin against Him. 

REPENT, AND BEFORGIVEN!

BELIEVE, AND BE SAVED!

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