What does it truly mean to be a Christian? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert answers one of the most foundational questions in the Christian faith — drawing directly from Acts 26, where the Apostle Paul preaches to King Agrippa. Using three key verses from Paul's defense, Pastor Heath identifies three defining marks of a genuine Christian: repentance from sin, love for the Bible, and faith in Jesus Christ.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:05 - What is a Christian?

2:45 - Why Acts 26 is the anchor for this answer

3:10 - Agrippa's response: "Would you persuade me to be a Christian?" (Acts 26:28)

4:10 - Mark 1: A Christian repents of sin and bears fruit (Acts 26:20)

5:53 - Mark 2: A Christian loves and follows the Bible (Acts 26:22)

6:48 - Mark 3: A Christian has faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 26:27)

7:41 - Faith in Jesus as the foundation of everything

8:06 - What it means to look to Jesus as your only hope

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