It’s Not About Being Christian
It’s About Carrying the Culture of the Kingdom
Listen to me on this.
Somewhere along the way, we’ve made success in the faith about being “good Christians.” We’ve built a system of labels, checklists, and religious behaviors to measure whether someone is following Jesus. But that’s not it. It was never about being “Christian.” It’s about carrying the culture of the Kingdom.
Proximity to Holiness Isn’t the Same as Transformation
Let’s get this straight—Satan came from Heaven. He stood in the presence of God. Ezekiel 28:14 calls him “the anointed cherub who covers.” He had a high-ranking position in Heaven. But listen—just because he was there didn’t mean he carried Heaven’s culture.
Isaiah 14:13-14 exposes the issue:
“You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God… I will make myself like the Most High.’”
His heart was out of alignment. He wanted to compete with God, not reflect Him.
You can be in church every Sunday, lift your hands in worship, and call yourself a Christian—but if your culture doesn’t match the Kingdom, you’re missing it. This isn’t about religious appearances. It’s about transformation.
Jesus Preached a Kingdom, Not a Religion
Jesus didn’t come to start Christianity. He came preaching the Kingdom.
“From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 4:17)
That word repent—metanoia—means change the way you think. Jesus was introducing an entirely different way of life, a shift in culture, a new reality. And if we’re not operating from that reality, we’re operating from the wrong one.
What Does Kingdom Culture Look Like?
1. Radical Love
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
Not just convenient love. Not love in theory. Not love that’s easy. But sacrificial, enemy-loving, serving-your-neighbor kind of love.
2. Humility & Servanthood
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26)
The Kingdom isn’t about platforms, titles, or recognition. It’s about towels and basins—Jesus washing feet when He had every right to demand worship.
3. Righteousness, Peace & Joy
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17)
It’s not about external rituals. It’s about an internal transformation that changes how we live, move, and interact with the world.
4. Unity in the Spirit
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace… one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:3-6)
The Kingdom isn’t divided. Heaven isn’t split into denominations. There’s one Spirit, one Lord, one Kingdom. Division is a sign that we’ve lost sight of the culture of Heaven.
Beloved Identity: The Foundation of Kingdom Culture
Now, listen—you can’t carry the Kingdom if you don’t first know you belong in it.
Religion strives for a seat at the table. The Kingdom says, “You’re already seated with Christ in heavenly places.” (Ephesians 2:6)
When you truly know you’re beloved, everything shifts. You stop performing. You stop chasing approval. You stop trying to “be holy” and start living from the holiness that’s already been given to you. The Kingdom isn’t about acting right—it’s about being transformed into righteousness.
Unity Is the Fruit of Kingdom Culture
This isn’t just about personal transformation. The Kingdom produces unity.
We love to excuse division by saying, “We all have different perspectives.” But when we’re carrying the same culture, our message will be the same.
Paul says it plainly:
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Corinthians 1:10)
Different gifts? Yes. Different assignments? Absolutely. But one Spirit, one heart, one sound.
Think of a symphony. Every instrument is unique, but when they’re in tune with the conductor, the result is breathtaking. That’s what Kingdom culture looks like—everyone in alignment with the Father, producing one unified sound of Heaven on Earth.
A Sobering Warning
Matthew 7:21-23 hits hard:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven… Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”
These weren’t atheists. These weren’t pagans. These were people who prophesied, cast out demons, performed miracles. They had the religious résumé—but they didn’t have the Kingdom.
Because Kingdom culture isn’t about what you do—it’s about who you know. And if your relationship with Jesus isn’t at the center, all the religious performance in the world means nothing.
Now What?
This isn’t condemnation. This is an invitation.
An invitation to drop the checklist and pick up the culture of Heaven. To stop striving for a religious image and start living in Kingdom reality. To trade performance for presence, religion for relationship, effort for identity.
Ask yourself:
• Does my life reflect the culture of Heaven?
• Is my message aligned with the heart of the Kingdom?
• Is my pursuit of God leading me into deeper unity with His body?
If not—don’t fake it. Just return to Him. Let His love transform you. Let His Spirit reshape you. Let His Kingdom consume you.
You’re already beloved. Now live like it.
Carry the culture. Not the label. Pursue the unity. Not just the title.
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