2007-04-02 22:35:41 · 28 answers · asked by Czech_Mark 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christian by original definition is "little Christ" when the original followers of Christ were being persecuted the word Christian was meant as an insult but the followers believed it a compliment. so a Christian is some one who has repented and acts like Christ. this means not all who say they are Christians are.
2007-04-02 23:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, referred to as the Christ. Christians believe Jesus to be the Son of God, who lived a life befitting that of the creator of the universe, free of sin and full of love, who at the end of his earthly life was crucified, and then on the third day, rose from the dead, and later ascended into heaven.
Christians believe that Jesus offers the only path to salvation, and that it is only possible because of him. Paul of Tarsus' Epistle to the Ephesians, a key work in early development of Christian doctrine, states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Christians believe humans cannot earn salvation, but must accept it as a gift from God. Good works, however, are a result of living according to the Word of God.
Christians identify themselves as monotheistic, believing that there is one God. However, most sects incorporate God as a perichoresis of three persons: Father (the Source, the Eternal Majesty); the Son (the eternal Logos or Word, incarnate as Jesus of Nazareth); and the Holy Spirit (the Paraclete or advocate). Today, it is estimated that there are around 2.1 billion Christians in the world making up 33% of the world population, with the largest Christian denomination being Roman Catholicism.
Some Christians or denominations do not necessarily hold the above beliefs, see Liberal Christianity.
2007-04-03 05:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of christian on the Web:
relating to or characteristic of Christianity; "Christian rites"
following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
2007-04-03 05:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A real Christian is not just somebody claiming he is a Christian, a real christian heard that Jesus Christ came to save them and that he died on the cross and was RESURRECTED BY GODS HOLY SPIRIT and that by this spirit if we believe in Jesus and repent of our sins he will SEND HIS HOLY SPIRIT INTO YOU, and he will bless your life and make his word come alive and lead and guide and teach you in all things, so you must have his Holy spirit in you, that makes you a real Christan or not. Here is how you get it and activate his wonderful power.
http://www.freedomcame.com/glory/
2007-04-03 05:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by bungyow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is a God loving child that does what the Bible says to do willingly and for God. a Christian is the right person that Loves God.
2007-04-03 05:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus Christ and is baptized in His Holy Name and does all things to live according to the words of Christ without falshood or pretence.
They must become like Christ in that they must love as He has loved and without judging or hurting anyone.
A Christian therefore is another Christ for others and anything other than this is unworthy of Him.
2007-04-03 05:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person who thinks he is better than any body else could be anybody. He better not be a Christian and act this way. The glory goes to Christ who died for our salvation.
2007-04-03 05:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by Moody baseball Champs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true Christian is someone who has been born again. Someone who has accepted Jesus into his or her life, and is living according to the Word of God.
2007-04-03 05:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is somebody that has accepted Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior.
2007-04-03 05:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The follower of Paul of Tarsus.Jesus never ever refer to him or his follower as Christian when he was preaching.
It was Paul of Tarsus was the one who name the religion "Christian" when he was preaching in Antioch.
2007-04-03 05:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by naz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋