WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 31, 1877

In faith, a believer in Christ. “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” Mark 16:16.

In knowledge, a disciple. “If ye continue in my word, then ye are my disciples indeed.” John 8:31.

In character, a saint. “Beloved of God, called to be saints.” Rom. 1:7.

In influence, a light. “Ye are the light of the world.” Matt. 5:14.

In conflict, a soldier. “Thou, therefore, endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Tim. 2:3.

In communion, a friend. “Henceforth I call you not servants, . . . but I have called you friends.” John 15:15.

In progress, a pilgrim. These all “confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Heb. 11:13.

In relationship, a child. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:16.

In expectation, an heir. “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” Rom. 8:17.—Messiah’s Herald.