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We are not, Jesus is.
Additional information:Jesus Himself is the light of the world (John 8:12). Christians (His followers) reflect His light and glory. The grandest motive a person can have is that his or her manner of life will lead others to glorify God (Matthew 5:14).
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Why do Orthodox Christians light candles when entering the church?
As a sign of faith in the saints and in Gods heavenly power. Also symbolic of Jesus being the light unto the world, that we (through faith) can also illuminate the world by joining together with fellow Christians.
What did Jesus tell his followers that they were to be?
Both salt and light. Salt has both a preservative and a flavoring element to it. This is what Christians are to be in the world. They are also to shine God's light of truth in a dark world.
What does Advent symbolise for Christians?
Advent symbolizes the time of anticipation for the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. It's were we light the candles as a replicent of jesus the light of the world.
Where are Christians from?
Christians come from all over the world.
What percentage of Christians vs Satanists are in the world?
Approximately 31% of the global population identifies as Christian, while the percentage of individuals who identify as Satanists is extremely small and not definitively quantifiable due to the diverse and decentralized nature of Satanism.
Where do Christians live in the world?
Christians live all over the world. In America Christians are free to worship when ever and where ever they want. In some other countries they are not allowed to worship in public, but there are still Christians all over the world.
What is the popularity of Christians in the world today?
33% of the world's population considers themselves Christians. That includes all types, though. In June 2009, there were approximately 2 billion Christians living in the world.
What is the largest group of Christians in the world?
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest group of Christians in the world.
Is light used in Christianity?
Yes.Matthew 5:16 says Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. As nobody lights a lamp only to cover it up, but places it so conspicuously as to give light to all who need light, so Christians, being the light of the world, instead of hiding their light, are so to hold it forth before men that they may see what a life the disciples of Christ lead, and seeing this, may glorify their Father for so redeeming, transforming, and ennobling earth's sinful children, and opening to themselves the way to like redemption and transformation.It's explaining that Christians need to be the light of the world. Because what good is a light, covered up? Let yourlight shine before men!
What is the population of orthodox Christians?
There are thought to be about 300 million Orthodox Christians in the world.
What is the percentage of Christians in the world?
Approximately 31% of the global population identifies as Christian, making it the largest religious group worldwide.
Why are you the salt and light of the world?
you know salt makes food sweet and light makes dark places bright so we are the salt of the world means that you are part of the ministry of god and are to draw more people to Christ same as light you are to show light to lead UN believers to Christ so that they will be Christians and be part of Gods kingdom and go to heaven
