The 7 Biblical Marks of an Authentic Christian

The words of the Lord Jesus Christ are clear on what it really means to be His disciple, a Christian. There is scarcely any room for misunderstanding if we will accept what He says at face value. Here are the terms as communicated by the Savior Himself:

1. A supreme love for Jesus Christ (Luke 14:26)
2. A denial of self (Matt. 16:24)
3. A deliberate choosing of the cross (Matt. 16:24)
4. A life spent following Christ (Matt. 16:24)
5. A fervent love for all who belong to Christ (John 13:35)
6. And unswerving continuance in His Word (John 8:31)
7. A forsaking of all to follow Him (Luke 14:33)