We do not become Christians by being born of Christian parents, or because our lot has been cast in what is called a Christian country, or because we have been religiously educated, or by attending to any outward ordinances, or by being associated with any who are truly saints of God.
No, we only become Christians by having to do with Christ and His atoning blood. Whatever may have been our previous history or character, we are far from God and enemies to God till we are reconciled to God by the death of His Son.
If I were asked to give, in a few words of Scripture, the true definition of what a Christian is, I do not think I could give a better reply than we find in the latter part of this verse one who was far off but is now in Christ made nigh to God by His blood.
H. H. Snell