**THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION?** https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAU9dB1t90jjJSstw3E ### **CHRISTIANS?** This religion is very large and has spread all over the world. It holds great power in global economics as well as politics. It claims that we are followers of Jesus Christ and we believe in Him. But is this true? Is it true that Christianity is God's way? Is it a true religion? Christianity is not a single, united entity. Within it, there are many branches that call themselves churches — for example, Roman Catholic, ZAOGA, Anglican, UMC, Mapostori (Apostolic sects) who call themselves Spirit churches, Pentecostal churches, and all other groups, including your own. 📖 From the past until today, people have always asked the same questions: — What is Christianity? — Where is the true church found? — Who is its owner, and who is in it? 🌍 We are living in a world full of many groups that call themselves "Christians." Each group has its own doctrines, its own traditions, and its own practices. Each one claims to represent God and claims to follow Christ. But if we look closely, we see division instead of unity, and contradiction instead of harmony within Christianity. ❓ This leads us to ask a great mystery: If God is one, why are there so many churches? Why does Christianity have so many different beliefs? 💥 It was non-believers who first began to call the followers of Christ "Christians." The disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians by people who did not believe in Christ. And this name was given as a mockery, implying that they followed a deceiver, Jesus Christ. > “Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” > — Acts 11:25–26 > In the Scriptures, the people of Christ are called: * Disciples — Acts 6:1 * Saints (holy people chosen by God) — Romans 1:7; Acts 9:13 * Brothers/Brethren — Acts 9:30 * Believers — Acts 10:45 Therefore, we see that the Scriptures do not accept the name "Christians." Christianity as a religion does not come from the Living God. All who truly receive Christ are called children of God, not Christians. > “But to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” > — John 1:12 > ➡️ **CHRISTIANITY IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD. IT IS A FALSE RELIGION.** Paul never agreed to be called a Christian: > “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” > Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” > Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” > — Acts 26:27–29 > Paul wanted them to be believers in Christ, not "Christians." The truth of 2 Corinthians 5:13–15 was working powerfully within him. There is no such thing as "Christians" according to the Scriptures. Peter used this name merely imitating the way people spoke: > “However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” > — 1 Peter 4:16 > It is a name that was given as a mockery by people. Now it has become a religion called Christianity, with people who call themselves followers of Christ, but they are not.