What It Means to Be a Christian

Many people think they are Christians.
But what if they’re mistaken?

Jesus once gave a warning that still unsettles readers today:

“Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord…’ and I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you.’”

In a culture where Christianity is familiar, it is easy to assume we understand what it means to follow Jesus. Church attendance, good morals, religious traditions, or simply believing in God can all feel like enough.

But the Bible tells a very different story.

In What It Means to Be a Christian, David Knight addresses some of the most common misunderstandings about faith and explains the message at the very heart of Christianity — the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This book explores:

• what the Bible actually teaches about becoming a Christian
• why many people misunderstand the gospel
• the difference between religion and true faith
• what it really means to follow Jesus

With clarity, honesty, and compassion, Knight shows that Christianity is not about tradition, culture, or trying to be a good person. It is about something far deeper: being reconciled to God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

If you have ever wondered whether you truly understand the Christian message—or whether you may have misunderstood it—this book invites you to examine the most important question anyone will ever face.

Your eternity is too important to leave to assumption.

"The church is often in desperate need of clear, concise, and accessible resources for helping God’s people understand the heart of the gospel and faithful evangelism. David Knight has given us such a resource! This is a powerful book for strengthening our evangelism and for our discipling of one another. With unusual skill, Knight covers each core gospel-truth while also shining a light on the most common and dangerous misconceptions. This volume will be an exceptional tool for discipleship, home Bible studies, personal devotion, and reaching the lost."
Dr. Jerry Wragg - Senior Pastor, President of The Expositors Seminary

"Since I have known David, he has had a wonderful way of communicating the truths of the glorious gospel with a sincere motivation of love. This book is more than just a good read; it’s 'truth in love' that steers the convo toward what matters most: the eternal. Purchase two. One for you and another for someone you have been praying for."
Flip Michaels - Associate Pastor & Author, Five Half-Truths

"In What It Means to Be a Christian, David Knight provides clear biblical teaching that addresses misunderstandings which often lead to false conversions. As a seasoned Bible teacher, he offers a valuable resource for apologetics and evangelism, faithfully pointing readers to the true Gospel of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection."
Doreen Virtue - Author of “From Counterfeit to Christ” and “How to Avoid New Age and New Thought Deception

"No issue more important, no better news. David Knight brings the good news with clarity, urgency, honesty and humility. He exhibits the grace of our Redeemer in telling us how we can be redeemed. One beggar telling other beggars where to find the feast that is Jesus. One to be read, cherished and shared."
R. C. Sproul Jr - Jesus Changes Everything

"In this concise book, David Knight offers a clear and helpful introduction to what it means to be a Christian. He addresses the essential questions every reader should ask and clarifies common misunderstandings about the gospel. This is an ideal resource for new believers—and for anyone who wants a straightforward, biblical understanding of genuine Christianity.."
Peter Goeman - Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary