Are You a Carnal Christian?

Carnal Christianity

What is a Carnal Christian?

Some say a carnal Christian is someone who came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ but sorta went back to the world and is ‘back-sliding’.

You are probably asking, ‘that sounds reasonable, what is the problem?’
You are also thinking ‘What makes this guy think he knows the truth?’

Well, first of all it is not a reasonable summation that a carnal Christian is a backslidden Christian. Also I have realized that, in my daily reading, it is impossible to be both. Yes I do have scripture to back this up, and No I have not taken anything out of context.
Rom 8:5 For they who are according to the flesh mind the things of flesh, but they who are according to the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace
Rom 8:7 because the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can it be.
Rom 8:8 So then they who are in the flesh cannot please God.

According to the text you are either living according to the flesh or according to the Spirit, it cant be both. Being a Carnal Christian is a lie from the Enemy to lull and deceive folks as to not make that repentant decision for Christ.

But you say “I went forward, I said the prayer, I, I, I…”
Scripture says it is not what we do, so walking or praying isn’t the answer.
Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the Word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says Jehovah of Hosts.

Eph 2:8 For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God,
Eph 2:9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Notice it says “not of yourselves” and “not of works”. Reassuring? Yes. Condemning? Could be. The walk forward and the Prayer are works. These do not save you.

So, a carnal Christian, you see, is an oxymoron. These two words are mutually exclusive and have no business together.

The message of Easy Believe(ism) is a trap set by the enemy. A True Christian is one that has become a student of the Word, has a hunger for the things of God and is desiring to be molded, shaped and yes even broken by the hand of God in order to serve Him wholly and completely.

You may not like this message and say it is not what you have been taught all your church going life. I tell you to study Romans for yourself and see if the Spirit does not convict you.

You may say, I do not have time to study a whole book, then I say I rest my case. If you can not make time for Him, He will not find time for you. You are not one of His and He will say to you Depart from Me I never knew you.

A True Christian thirsts for the word. A true Christian makes time for their Lord.

Mat 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Mat 7:22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord! Lord! Did we not prophesy in Your name, and through Your name throw out demons, and through Your name do many wonderful works?
Mat 7:23 And then I will say to them I never knew you! Depart from Me, those working lawlessness!

Interlude Post: Carnal Christians?

What is a carnal Christian?
Is it possible to be a carnal Christian?
What is the difference between a true disciple of Christ and a Carnal Christian?

Answers upcoming in future posts.
(that means in the next few minutes or hours or days)