Felix R. Rodriguez

04/27/2026

02/13/2026

What does it mean to be a Christian or to follow Christ?

Many people do not truly know how to answer this question.
And many others answer it automatically:

“Being a Christian means accepting Jesus as the only and sufficient Savior,
recognizing that He died on the cross for our sins
to give us salvation and eternal life.”

That is the traditional Christian answer—and it is true…
but it is not complete.

Because from a critical and honest perspective,
being a Christian goes far beyond a verbal confession of faith.

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Jesus did not call believers, He called disciples

Jesus said:

“If anyone wants to come after me,
let him deny himself,
take up his cross daily,
and follow me.”
(Luke 9:23)

A disciple is not just someone who believes.
A disciple is a learner of life.

The mission is not only to accept Christ,
but to learn from Him, live like Him, teach, and reflect Him.

Jesus did not say:

“Confess and remain the same.”

He said:

“Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.”
(Matthew 11:29)

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“Leaving father and mother” is not abandonment, it is a system break

Jesus also said:

“Anyone who loves father or mother more than me
is not worthy of me.”
(Matthew 10:37)

This does not mean rejecting family.
It means something much deeper.

In the Jewish context, following Jesus meant:
• losing social approval,
• being rejected by religious authority,
• breaking cultural expectations,
• being seen as a traitor to tradition.

In other words:
thinking differently, living differently, and accepting rejection.

The same is true today.
Following Christ often means not fitting into the mentality of society.

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Being Christian is not a confession, it is a transformation

Being Christian is not just saying:

“I believe in Jesus.”

It is becoming someone who no longer lives according to the common mold.

Paul said:

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
(Romans 12:2)

That means:
• thinking differently,
• reacting differently,
• loving differently,
• living for something bigger than yourself.

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So… what is a Christian?

Being Christian is:

To die

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20)

To sacrifice

“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.” (Romans 12:1)

To love

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.” (John 13:35)

To forgive

“Forgive not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:22)

To renounce

“Anyone who does not give up everything he has
cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)

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Final conclusion

Being a Christian is not:
• a label,
• a membership,
• a religion,
• a belief system.

Being a Christian is a daily inner death
so that a new way of living can be born.

It is not repeating a creed.
It is becoming a new kind of person.

That is why Jesus never said:

“Declare that you follow me.”

He said:

“By their fruits you will know them.” (Matthew 7:16)

Because a true Christian
is not recognized by what they say…
but by how they live

11/25/2025

Tomar la cruz y seguir a Jesús un reto que no muchos están dispuestos hacer , la cruz representa algo pesado difícil de llevar , ya sean antiguos deseos la naturaleza pecaminosa que está dentro de nosotros que se revela en nuestras vidas y que es mal hábito que hacemos desde el principio , lo que es costoso seguir a Jesús sin mirar atrás . La negación a uno mismo que no es lo uno quiere ya eso no importa más sino su voluntad en nosotros . Seguir a Jesús es sacrificios es lágrimas es dolor pero al final trae galardón

09/19/2025

Back in 2020, the world echoed the cry of Black Lives Matter after the death of George Floyd. The media called for justice, and many voices rose to affirm the value of his life. Yet the truth is that every life matters—not because of color, but because we are all human beings created with worth and dignity.

The lives of those who have died for the truth of the gospel, or for the values that once guided America, matter just as deeply. History reminds us of this painful reality.
• Abraham Lincoln, who fought to free the slaves, was murdered.
• Martin Luther King Jr., who preached equality and non-violence, was murdered.
• John F. Kennedy, a leader who sought to protect freedom, was murdered.
• Donald Trump, though not murdered, faced threats and attempts on his life because he dared to challenge the powers of his time.
• Charlie Kirk, now taken by violence, stands as another name in a growing list of people targeted for speaking what they believed to be truth.

It is heartbreaking to see people mock or celebrate such deaths. Yet history shows that this cruelty is not new. When Yeshua (Jesus) was crucified, crowds jeered. In the Roman coliseum, spectators laughed as Christians were torn by lions or burned alive. Humanity’s appetite for violence against truth-tellers seems to repeat itself through the ages.

This is why the cry must not be divided by race, politics, or ideology.
Lives matter—because life itself is sacred.
Those who stand for truth, justice, and the dignity of every human being deserve our prayers, our respect, and our courage to continue the work they began.

08/08/2025

In ancient times, before passing judgment on someone, it was necessary to hear both sides of the story (Proverbs 18:13). Today, we often hear only one side and our immediate reaction is to criticize or condemn without truly thinking it through. True wisdom is to think, reflect, listen, and then judge with fairness (John 7:24).

This is why God’s judgment is perfect—because it is just and impartial (Psalm 9:8). Never judge someone simply because they sin differently than you, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Instead of pointing fingers, let us remember that the Lord calls everyone to repentance (Acts 17:30).