In Touch Questions and Answers

Are Christians different than unsaved individuals?

Question:
It has been stated that Christians are different from unsaved individuals as found in this present world.
A. Why is this true?

B. In what ways might we be different?

C. Will this always feel correct to be different?



Answer:
A. Christians are different because:
(1) We have the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13).

(2) We have a new nature in Christ (Colossians 3:9,10).

(3) We have heavenly home (John 14:2, 3; John 17:14-16).
B. The ways Christians are different:

(1) Dress (1 Timothy 2:9).

(2) Show fruit of Spirit (Galatians 5:22, 23).

(3) Different goal. The Lord had no earthly “roots” (Matthew 8:20).
C. Will this always feel correct to be different?We will feel different, for we are different than the world, because we are called to a heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1).