“Christian? What it means to be a follower of Jesus”The word is used by a lot of people, but what does it mean to be a Christian? Join us as we study God’s Word to find the answers to this question.A Changed and Changing Life...#1. Shows repentanceMark 1: 4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 4: 17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Mark 6: 12 They went out and preached that men should repent. II Corinthians 7: 9-11 - it’s not just feeling bad - it’s not earning God’s favor - it’s not trying to be perfect - it’s not giving up a few things just to make God happyA Changed and Changing Life...#2. Has a desire to growEphesians 4: 1515 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way... (HCSB)15 ...we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ... (NAS)II Peter 3: 18a ...but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Matthew 13: 33 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into 50 pounds of flour until it spread through all of it.”A Changed and Changing Life...#3. Looks different from the worldHebrews 12: 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. (NKJV)