Welcome back to the Gospel Truth Project! This week, Jason is flying solo to tackle a foundational question that the modern church often avoids or misunderstands: What does it actually mean to be a Christian?

It is easy to claim the title of "Christian" based on intellectual agreement, cultural upbringing, or a one-time prayer, but Scripture paints a far more demanding and beautiful picture. Returning strictly to the original Greek texts and drawing directly from the teachings of the apostles, we look at why true Christianity is not just about what we believe, but who holds our undivided allegiance.

Join us as we explore:

• The Core Definition: Looking at Acts 11 to see how the early church in Antioch understood the label of "Christian" as an exclusive loyalty to the party of Christ.
• Faith vs. Belief: Unpacking the Greek word Pistis to show why genuine, saving faith goes beyond mental agreement and reshapes how we live.
• Grace and Obedience: Harmonizing Ephesians 2 and James 2 to demonstrate that while salvation is entirely by grace, true obedience is the inevitable fruit of the Holy Spirit's transforming work.
• The Danger of Divided Allegiance: Why spiritual substitutes—from New Age crystals and tarot cards to religious superstitions—function as rival allegiances to Christ's absolute Lordship.
• The Role of Church History: Understanding how early church writings, like the Didache or Clement of Rome, serve as valuable historical witnesses to apostolic authority rather than new revelation.

Grab your Bible, get ready to dig into the text, and let’s define our terms together. Christ is King!

(To read the blog post this episode is based on, visit thegospeltruthproject.com. For an even deeper dive into defining these core biblical truths, check out Jason's book, A Nobody's Opinion, available now.)