Quote Originally Posted by Billyray View Post
Why is the Samaritan Christian?
Because he followed the Spirit that was given to him. He followed the teachings of Christ even if he never formally received them. That is the whole point of the parable--Christ teachings what it means to follow Him--I dont' think it was a mistake He chose a group who He knew specifically had not had the chance yet to hear of Him. The parable of the Good Samaritan makes the point that it is not how you (or the Pharisees) "define' what is good and right ("Christian) based on religion, but rather how Christ defines what is good and right (or following Him) based on behavior.