Difference between revisions of "Christian"
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| − | + | A Christian, most simply put, is a follower of Jesus. What this actually means is debated by different people. | |
| − | + | Some simplistic terms, many Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Christians consider a person to be a Christian once [[baptism]] has taken place. Since infants are baptized in these churches, this often means that a young child can be called a Christian. Alternatively, many Protestants consider that a personal belief in Jesus as saviour defines a person as Christian. In countries where Christianity is historically the majority religion, the term is often used to describe anyone who has a vague belief in God. | |
| − | + | ===Nominalism=== | |
| − | + | ===Evangelicalism=== | |
| − | + | ===Charismatic Christianity==== | |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 5 January 2008
Synopsis: A Christian is a person who follows Jesus and has a personal and living relationship with him. Followers of Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch in the first century AD. Today, there are around 2 billion people who call themselves Christians world-wide.
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Main article
A Christian, most simply put, is a follower of Jesus. What this actually means is debated by different people.
Some simplistic terms, many Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Christians consider a person to be a Christian once baptism has taken place. Since infants are baptized in these churches, this often means that a young child can be called a Christian. Alternatively, many Protestants consider that a personal belief in Jesus as saviour defines a person as Christian. In countries where Christianity is historically the majority religion, the term is often used to describe anyone who has a vague belief in God.
Nominalism
Evangelicalism
Charismatic Christianity=
Quotes
Links
Return to Christianity | Essence of Christianity
