Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
(2 Cor 2:14-17)
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Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:9-21
The Holy Bible, King James Version
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:17-32
The Holy Bible, King James Version
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Who are Evangelicals? (From Joshua Project)
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Evangelicals are Followers of Christ who generally emphasize the following points:
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The Lord Jesus Christ as the sole source of salvation through faith in Him.
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Personal faith and conversion with regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
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A recognition of the inspired Word of God as the only basis for faith and living.
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Commitment to Biblical preaching and evangelism that brings others to faith in Christ.
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The noun "Evangelical" is capitalized since it represents a body of Christians with a fairly clearly defined theology (as also Orthodox and Catholic bodies, etc.). Evangelicals are here defined as:
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All affiliated Christians (church members, their children, etc.) of denominations that are evangelical in theology as defined above.
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The proportion of Christians in other denominations (that are not wholly evangelical in theology) who would hold evangelical views.
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The proportion of Christians in denominations in non-Western nations (where doctrinal positions are less well defined) that would be regarded as Evangelicals by those in the above categories.
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This is a theological and not an experiential definition. It does not mean that all Evangelicals as defined above are actually born-again. In many nations only 10-40% of Evangelicals so defined may have had a valid conversion and also regularly attend church services. However, it does show how many people align themselves with churches where the gospel is being proclaimed.
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In the United States, the term has sometimes been made equivalent to the Religious Right or a conservative voting bloc. On this website (Joshua Project), the term is always intended in its historical and more global definition and does not have political implications.​
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All Evangelicals are assumed to be saved —if they agree on the above four points— but they may not actually be saved. If a denomination adds something to the process that should not be added (e.g. Seventh Day Adventists add Torah observance to the outline above), they may remove themselves from the fold of Jesus Christ. This can also include Catholics, as Catholics agree on the above points, but they also believe in other means and methods that add to or supplant the outline of Evangelicalism.​
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Evangelicals are accepting of each other because the Gospel is being preached. The hope of the movement is to fix the issues along the way in spite of disagreements: a save first and fix later mindset. The many denominations all disagree on what "fixing" entails, but the individual is saved and he will receive a functioning version of Christianity from his chosen Church. It is a looser interpretation of the Christian walk that uses the Bible as a governor and includes a strict understanding of the foundation of both Salvation and Salvation's requirements for entry into the Body of Christ.
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The politics and movements of churches can also threaten the individual's standing. You must remember to first keep yourself with Christ then —once you have confidence in your Christian standing— to fellowship through the Church with other Christians.
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The Church exists to help the Christian and the Christian is to utilize the Church as an ally who can assist the individual in meeting the needs of any and all Christian opportunities that may come about. Remember, the Christians are the Church; this means you must also be ready to assist Christians who bring opportunities to the Church.
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