Body of Evidence

I mentioned the case of a man in Iran who was convicted of becoming a Christian. It got me to thinking (so many things do!!) – if I were accused of being a Christian, what evidence would there be?

Sort of similar to security checks at the airport – or a court case with a jury. Suppose we were examined for signs of Christianity – what would be found?

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:26 KJV)

OK – they met with church people and taught. Would that be on our evidence list?

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Luke 22:19 KJV)

OK – what are we doing in remembrance of Him? That would be evidence, right?

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (Matthew 25:37-40 KJV)

OK – did we feed, water, shelter, clothe, visit? Now there’s a lot to add in the way of evidence if any of these were done in His name (go back a blog or two for specifics regarding the power in His name.)

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. (Luke 11:28 KJV)

OK – do we hear the word of God read from a pulpit, preached by a preacher, read from our own Bible? That’s evidence, but do we keep what we hear?

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:35 KJV)

How do we measure up so far? Would the jury come to the conclusion that we could be called Christian?