Are Sinners Who Don't Repent Really Christians?

[rcfieldz]

Kinda like a criminal who doesn't go straight?

 

[B. Kidd]

Let me check with my Rabbi.......I'll get back to you......maybe.

 

[BluePhantom]

Well "Christian" is a definition that is self-applied. Therefore, if one calls themselves a Christian they are defining themselves as embracing a set of specific beliefs. Repentance is usually a traditional part of Christianity but I am not sure it is a defining element. Basically, anyone can call themselves anything they want, but whether they live the principles of the definitions they use to define themselves is something else. So yes they can still be a Christian if that is how they choose to define themselves, but they open themselves up to ridicule for not following their professed beliefs.