What is the basic visible evidence of a true born-again Christian?
The immediately visible evidence is that a true born-again child of God becomes a good citizen. This change is seen by friends, relatives, and the whole community. It flows from new life in Christ, producing a different outlook and desires as the believer grows in grace and knowledge.
Les teaches that the basic fundamental aspect of the Christian life—the part immediately visible to friends, relatives, and the whole community—is that a true born-again child of God is going to be a good citizen. He explains that salvation is the power of God unto salvation, saving us from eternal doom, but it is also a lifestyle. When a person believes, he becomes a totally different person in his outlook and desires, and this does not come by working for it. Les compares the Christian life to physical life: a new believer is a babe in Christ needing tender care, nourishment, and protection, but God does not expect him to stay that way. He grows in grace, knowledge, and wisdom.