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BELIEVE receives a LOT of e-mail notes, questions, and comments from readers.相信收到了很多电子邮件债券，问题，和意见，从读者。 Often, the writers of such notes say things like "I consider myself a Christian" or "I think I'm a Christian".很多时候，作家的这种纸币那样说： "我认为自己是一个基督教"或"我觉得我是一个基督徒" 。 Such comments generally surprise me!这样的评论，一般我感到惊讶！
The situation for each person is not answerable in "shades of gray!"的情况，为每个人，是不是可以解答的"色块" ！ You are either definitely a Christian or you are not!你不是，绝对是一个基督徒，或者您是不是！ It's about the same as whether you are a man or woman.它的大约相同，不论你是男还是女。 The answer is very specific and clear-cut.答案是非常具体和明确的。
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A Church can call itself by nearly any name it chooses.一所教堂，可致电本身几乎任何名义，它选择。 This means that virtually any Church could include the word Christian in its name, whether or not it is actually Christian!这意味着几乎任何教会可以包括基督教一词，在它的名字，不论它实际上是基督教！ There are actually several very large and famous Churches that have the name Christ or the word Christian in their name, but that are definitely not Christian, in the correct definition of the word.有几个其实非常大，著名的教堂有姓名基督或基督教一词，在他们的名字，但是这绝对不是基督徒，在正确的定义字。
These sorts of matters were very common problems in the early Church.这些形形色色的事情也很普遍的问题，在初期教会。 Hundreds of different groups formed that each had very different sets of beliefs, but that all called themselves and considered themselves Christian.数百种不同的群体组成，每个有非常不同的信仰，但是，所有的人称自己，并认为自己是基督徒。 The world's Christian scholars got together at several Councils to establish and define exactly what true Christian beliefs were.世界各地的基督教学者坐在一起，在几个议会建立和界定到底是什么真正的基督徒信仰的人。 Specifically, a Council held at Nicaea in 325 AD, established a set of core beliefs that have become the very definition of what Christian belief included.具体来说，安理会举行了尼西亚，在325个专案，建立了一整套的核心理念，这已经成为非常至于何谓基督教信仰在内。 This Nicene Creed has several separate concepts or beliefs.这尼西亚有几个不同的概念或信仰。 A Church that is truly Christian must therefore believe and accept every one of the Nicene Creed beliefs.教会是真正的基督徒，因此必须相信和接受的每一个尼西亚信念。 Otherwise, a Church would not, by definition, be Christian.否则，一所教堂，就不会根据定义，被基督徒。 This means that a Church could follow NEARLY all of those beliefs, and certainly APPEAR TO BE Christian, and might even call itself Christian, but, unless it follows ALL of those requirements of the definition of the term "Christian", it would NOT actually be!这意味着，一个教会可以仿效，几乎所有的这些信仰，并肯定似乎是基督徒，甚至可能自称为基督徒，但是，除非它所有的这些要求的定义而言， "基督教" ，它不会实际！
Many Christian Churches just say in their Statement of Faith that they follow the Nicene Creed, and they usually add additional beliefs, which, as long as they do not contradict the concepts of the Nicene Creed, do not change the fact that that Church is therefore Christian.许多基督教教会只说在其声明中的信仰，他们的后续尼西亚信，他们通常会增加额外的信念，即，只要他们不违反观念尼西亚，并不能改变这个事实，即教会，因此，基督教。 Other Churches choose to separately enumerate the several beliefs included in the Nicene Creed (and usually add other beliefs as well).其他教会选择，分别列举几个信仰包括在尼西亚（通常添加其他信仰以及） 。 Christians also follow an Apostle's Creed and often also an Athanasian Creed .基督徒也跟随一个传道者的信条 ，而且往往是一个阿他那修信经信条 。
A person who is a member of such a Christian Church, is therefore necessarily a Christian.一个人的一员，这样的一个基督教教堂的，因此是一个必然的基督徒。 Before the person is Saved, he/she cannot be a member of the Church.之前，该人是节省了，他/她不能算是一个成员，该教会。 Therefore, there are two sets of requirements for a person to be a Christian: (1) The Church that is attended is ACTUALLY a Christian Church; and (2) The person becomes a member of that Church, which entails following all of those core beliefs that are included in THAT Church's Statement of Faith.因此，有两套规定，一个人被基督徒： （ 1 ）教堂是参加其实是一个基督教堂，以及（ 2 ）对人成为会员的教会，其中包括以下所有这些核心信仰是包括在教会的声明信念。
If either of these two requirements is not met, the person is not actually a Christian.如果这两个要求不能满足，这个人是不是基督徒。
There is no maybe about it.有没有大概。 There is no uncertainty regarding a person's status, after the two requirements mentioned above are considered.不存在不确定性，就一个人的地位，经过两次与上述要求进行审议。 A person is either definitely a Christian or definitely not one.一个人是不是一定是一个基督教或肯定一个也没有。
(There is an entirely SEPARATE matter of whether a person is a "good Christian". But, as long as a person has accepted Jesus as Savior, and believes in the Bible and the Trinity, and believes that Jesus was and is the Son of God and that He was born, lived and was Crucified, for the sins of all mankind; and attends a Church that believes likewise; that person is a Christian.) （有一个完全独立的问题，一个人是否是一个"好基督徒" ，但是，只要有一个人接受耶稣为救主，并相信在圣经和三位一体，并相信耶稣是儿子上帝说，他出生，居住和被钉在十字架上，为捷联惯导系统的所有人类和出席教会认为，同样地，这人是一个基督徒） 。
There are a substantial number Churches that have a number of similar beliefs to Christian belief, but which do not accept all of the beliefs in the Nicene Creed.有相当数量的教堂，有很多类似的信仰的基督教信仰，但不接受所有的信仰在尼西亚。 By definition, such Churches are NOT actually Christian.根据定义，这些教会实际上不是基督徒。 Therefore, their members are NOT actually Christian, even if they think they are!因此，他们的成员其实不是基督徒，即使他们觉得他们！ A prime example is the Mormon Church, officially called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.一个明显的例子是摩门教会的正式名称为教会耶稣基督后期圣徒。 That Church includes the Bible EQUALLY with the several (human-written) Books it uses for teaching its followers.这包括教会圣经同样与几个（人书面）的书籍，它的用途教学及其追随者。 For this reason, and others, Mormon beliefs are often very similar to Christian beliefs.基于这个原因，和其他人，摩门教信仰往往是非常相似的基督教信仰。 However, there are significant differences.但是，也有显着性差异。
Christian belief includes the concept that the period of Prophecy ended when the New Testament writings were complete, and that no later claims of Divine Prophecy have any validity.基督教信仰包含的概念，报告期内的预言结束时，新约圣经的著作被完整的，但并没有后来的索赔神谶有任何效力。 Mormons believe that Joseph Smith, in the 1830s and 1840s, received Divine guidance in writing the Book of Mormon and the other Books that Smith wrote, and that later leaders of the Mormon Church likewise have had Divine guidance regarding Prophecy.摩门教相信约瑟夫史密斯，在1830年和1840年，收到了神的指引，在写作这本书的摩门教和其他书籍史密斯写道，那以后的领导人摩门教会同样有神圣的指导意见的预言。
There are several serious differences between Mormon beliefs and Christian beliefs.有几个严重分歧摩门教信仰和基督教信仰。 These differences represent conflict with the definition of Christian beliefs as recorded in the Nicene Creed and in other Church Ecumenical Councils.这些差异所代表的冲突与定义的基督教信仰，并且记录在尼西亚信，并在其他教会合一议会。 For example, Christians believe in the Original Sin of Adam, while Mormons do not.举例来说，基督教徒相信，在原罪的亚当，而摩门教没有这样的规定。 For these reasons, Mormons are not actually true Christians, because the Mormon Church does not fit within the definition of a Christian Church.基于这些原因，摩门教其实不是真正的基督徒，因为摩门教会不符合这项定义的一个基督教教堂。 In conversation with a variety of Mormons during my life, I have found that nearly all believe themselves to be Christians, and they pray very devoutly to Jesus in their Services and in their lives.在交谈中，具有多种摩门教在我的生活中，我发现几乎所有的相信自己被基督徒，他们的祈祷很虔诚，以耶稣在它们的服务，并在他们的生活里。 That's Wonderful!这美好的！ They also believe that their Church IS Christian, because they study the Bible and because the name Jesus Christ is in the name of their Church!他们还认为，他们的教会是基督教，因为他们研究圣经，因为名字耶稣基督是在名称的，他们教会！
These sorts of situations can be very confusing to a person who is seeking to be Saved by Jesus.这些各种各样的情况，可以很混乱，一人，正设法救耶稣。 It regularly happens that such a person goes to a Mormon Church in an effort to achieve that end.它经常出现这样的一个人去一所摩门教会在努力实现这一目标。 Even after attending for a long time, the fact that the Bible is studied and used for guidance, convinces most Mormons that they are, in fact, Christians.即使是参加完在相当长的时间，但事实上这是圣经研究，并用于指导，竭力劝说最摩门教说，他们实际上都是基督徒。
They are, in fact, not!他们，其实不是！ That does not necessarily take away from the credibility or value of their Faith.这并不一定带离现场的可信性或价值侮辱他们的信仰。 It just does not actually qualify for the definition of the word "Christian".它只是实际上并不资格一词的定义， "基督信仰" 。 That does not take away from the marvelous intensity that many Mormons bring to their Faith, or from the excellent effects they have had on society, both large and small.这并不带离现场精彩激烈，许多摩门教把自己的信仰，或从优秀的影响，他们有对社会，不论大国和小。 In general, Mormons are looked up to as model citizens, because they are so intent on strictly following the teachings of their Church.一般来说，摩门教是仰望，以作为示范公民，因为他们是那么热衷于严格遵循的遗训他们的教堂。 The problem is that they ALSO believe equally intensely (to the Bible) on teachings of Joseph Smith and others.问题是，他们还相信，同样紧锣密鼓（圣经）的遗训约瑟夫史密斯等。 A Mormon believes that a teaching of Mr. Smith has equal importance to the teachings of Jesus, and true Christian belief will not tolerate that high placing of statements of mortal men. 1摩门教认为，一个教学的史密斯先生有同样重要的遗训耶稣，和真正的基督教信仰，绝对不会容忍高配售的报表凡人男子。
There are a number of Churches that do not believe in the Trinity, a core belief of Christianity.还有一些教堂，不相信三位一体的一个核心信仰基督教。 The Unitarian Universalist Church is such a Church, which only believes in God, the Father.该统一世界教会是一个教会，因为它只能相信上帝，是父亲。 The United Pentecostal Church also does not believe in the Trinity, but they believe that Jesus represents everything needed in a Divinity.美国五旬节派教会的，也并不认为在三一，但他们相信耶稣代表了所需要的一切，在神的。 These Churches also do not fulfill the definition of being Christian, so again, followers of those Churches, whether or not they believe themselves to be Christians, are not.这些教会也不履行的定义被基督徒，所以，信徒的那些教会，不管他们是否相信自己成为基督信徒，是没有意义的。
The result of this discussion is that caution must be taken when first choosing a Church to become a member of.结果在本次讨论的是必须谨慎考虑的时候，首先选择一所教堂，以成为会员。 It is fine to visit several different Churches, to find one that seems best suited to each person's motivation and personality.它是优良访问几个不同的教会，以找到一个最适合每个人的动机和人格。 Potential members should not rely on seeing the word Christian in a Church's name, but should ask for a copy of the Church's Statement of Faith (or similar written presentation of the core beliefs of that Church).潜在的成员不应该依赖看到这个词基督徒在教会的名称，但应要求为一本教会的声明中的信仰（或类似的书面陈述为核心的信仰教会） 。 As long as a Church follows the beliefs enumerated in the Nicene Creed, that Church is by definition, Christian.只要一所教堂如下信念列举尼西亚，该教堂是根据定义，基督教。 At that point, GO FOR IT!在这一点上，走了！ The Lord will be waiting for you!主会等着你！
OK!确定！ Now for a LARGER subject!现在一个大课题！ What is REALLY important here?什么是真正重要的在这里出现？ That some WORD can be applied to a belief system?有些字，可以适用于一个信仰体系？ That other people admire or respect a Church?其他人钦佩和尊重教会？ Maybe those sorts of things have some importance, but the REAL issue is what the Lord thinks of all this!也许那些形形色色的东西有一定的重要性，但真正的问题是什么勋爵认为这一切！ We each attend a Church with the goal of establishing a personal relationship with the Lord.我们每参加一个教会与目标是建立一个个人关系，与主同行。 As far as we individually are concerned, a Church just acts to facilitate that activity.据我们个体而言，一所教堂只是行为，以促进这一活动。
We are tempted to believe that people who attend a Mormon Church, and who are TRULY devoted to the Lord, will be warmly welcomed by Him as will all other individuals who Worship Him Devoutly.我们很想相信的人，参加一个摩门教会，谁是真正致力于向上帝祷告，将受到热烈的欢迎，他将与所有其他个人崇拜的人，他虔诚。 We humans may argue over the differences and even the "errors" of other approaches to Worshipping the Lord, but we think that in His Eyes, a Devout believer is a Devout believer!我们人类可以说，在过去的分歧，甚至是"错误" ，其他的办法来崇拜上帝，但我们认为在他的眼中，是一个虔诚的信徒，是一个虔诚的信徒！
The implication of this is interesting!言下之意，这是有趣！ If a person chooses to attend a Southern Baptist Church, then the Lord rightfully should expect true and full compliance with EVERY single aspect of that Church's beliefs and procedures.如果一个人选择参加美南浸信会教堂，然后主理所当然地应该期望真正的，并完全符合每一个方面说，教会的信仰和程序。 If a person instead chooses a Lutheran Church to attend, then the Lord rightfully should expect the person to strictly follow the beliefs and procedures of THAT Church.如果一个人，而是选择一个路德教会人士前来参加，然后主理所当然地应期待的人，必须严格遵循的信仰和程序，该教堂。 Even though these two people would therefore have DIFFERENT requirements placed on them, the Lord's Judgment on each would be based on a scale of compliance FOR THAT SPECIFIC SET OF BELIEFS AND PROCEDURES.即使这些有两个人将因此有不同的要求放在他们时，主的判断，对每一个将依据其规模遵为一套特定的信念和程序。 In the Lord's Eyes, if you "score a 98" in a Lutheran Church or in a Pentecostal Charismatic Church, BOTH would demonstrate to Him a true Devotion.在主的眼中，如果你" ，得分98 ： "在一个路德教会或在五旬节教会的魅力，无论是将证明他的一个真正的奉献。 Similarly, the members of these various Churches who just "show up" each week, would demonstrate to Him a rather poor level of Devotion.同样地，其成员组成，这些不同的教会，他们只是"作秀" ，每个星期，将表明，以他一个比较差的水平，奉献。
Do you see how this concept carries over to other Churches who Worship Jesus?你如何看这个概念进行分配至其他教会崇拜耶稣？ The Catholic and Orthodox Churches have lots of very different (dogmatic) beliefs from most Protestant Churches.天主教和东正教教会有许多非常不同的（教条式的）信念，从最新教教堂。 They even believe in the REQUIREMENT of observing SEVEN Sacraments rather than the Two of most Protestant Churches.他们甚至认为，在规定的观测七个圣礼，而不是两个人最新教教堂。 That's actually fine!说的，其实罚款！ A member of a Catholic Church MUST follow those Seven Sacraments (Devoutly) in order to "score a 98" in the Lord's Eyes.会员的天主教教会必须遵循这七圣礼（虔诚） ，以"分数98 "在上帝的眼睛是雪亮的。 A similar approach could be applied to the Mormon Church!类似的做法，可应用到摩门教教堂！ Though, in a "technical" sense it is not Christian, the fact that the majority of its members BELIEVE it is, and they Worship Jesus (often impressively Devoutly), we believe that the Lord could see lots of "98s" there, too!虽然，在"技术"意义上讲，它是不是教徒，事实是，大多数成员都相信这是的，他们崇拜耶稣（往往给人以深刻印象的虔诚） ，我们相信上帝，可以看到很多" 98s " ，在那里，太！ (We're saying "98s" because the Lord recognizes that we are not "perfect" no matter how hard we try to be, and we could never score a "100"!) （我们是怎么说的： " 98s " ，因为主认识到，我们不是"完美" ，不管如何努力，我们努力做到，而我们不能得分， " 100 " ！ ）
The Lord is obviously most interested in depth of Commitment to Him and the Father.主显然是最有兴趣深入的承诺，给他和父亲。 It seems unlikely that He is so "legalistic" as to insist on one or another specific method of demonstrating that to Him.看来，他不太可能如此"法律性" ，以坚持一个或另一个具体的方法证明给他。 But, clearly, once a person has chosen a Church, the Lord rightfully can expect a TOTAL commitment to THAT Church and its beliefs and methodologies.但是，很显然，一个人一旦选择了一所教堂，主理所当然可以预期的总承担额，以该教堂和其信仰和方法。 Consider how Jesus behaved when He was with us on Earth.考虑如何耶稣不乖的时候，他是与我们在地球上。 Doesn't it seem OBVIOUS that this would be what He would want.不，它似乎显而易见，这将是他的期望。 He wouldn't be "hung up" on the "means" but would certainly only care about the "ends", that each person establishes a very strong commitment to Him through a Church.他会不会是"红起来" ，对"手段" ，但一定会只关心"两端" ，即每个人都建立了一个非常有力的承诺，他通过一所教堂。
We are tempted to think that this also helps explain the vast diversity of modern Churches.我们忍不住想这也帮助解释了广大多样性的现代教堂。 He is VERY aware of what a diverse lot we are, and that individuals need to be able to find differing methods of pursuing their Devotion to Him.他很明白什么是多样的很多方面的工作我们是，那个人必须能够找到不同的方法追求他们献身给他。 Thoughtfully, He has provided LOTS of alternatives for us!经过深思熟虑，他提供了大量的替代品，为我们！ WE see them as being really different from each other, but HE sees them as parallel efforts to achieve the very same end!我们认为它们是真正各有不同，但他认为它们是平行的努力，以实现同一到底！
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