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Here's how a few dictionaries of men define "Christian"......................
Chris·tian (kr
s
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n) Christian - definition of Christian by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
adj.1. Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
2. Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings.
3. Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike.
4. Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.
5. Showing a loving concern for others; humane.
n.1. One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
2. One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.
[SUP]1[/SUP]Chris·tian Christian - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\
Definition of CHRISTIAN
1
a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b (1) : disciple 2 (2) : a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906 (3) : a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961
2
: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
[SUP]2[/SUP]Christian
adjective
Definition of CHRISTIAN
1
a : of or relating to Christianity <Christian scriptures>
b : based on or conforming with Christianity <Christian ethics>
2
a : of, relating to, or being a Christian <Christian responsibilities>
b : professing Christianity <a Christian affirmation> <a Christian country>
3
: commendably decent or generous <has a very Christian concern for others>
— Chris·tian·ly adjective or adverb
Chris·tian Christian | Define Christian at Dictionary.com
[kris-chuhn]
adjective
1.of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith.
2.of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: Spain is a Christian country.
3.of or pertaining to Christians: many Christian deaths in the Crusades.
4.exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.
5.decent; respectable: They gave him a good Christian burial.
6.human; not brutal; humane: Such behavior isn't Christian.
noun
7.a person who believes in Jesus Christ; adherent of Christianity.
8.a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ: He died like a true Christian.
9.a member of any of certain Protestant churches, as the Disciples of Christ and the Plymouth Brethren.
10.the hero of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
11.a male given name.
And here's how the bible defines the word Christian:.............
Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. [SUP]16 [/SUP]Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
[SUP]17 [/SUP]Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
[SUP]18 [/SUP]When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
[SUP]21 [/SUP]And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
[SUP]25 [/SUP]Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
[SUP]26 [/SUP]And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Chris·tian (kr
adj.1. Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
2. Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings.
3. Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike.
4. Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.
5. Showing a loving concern for others; humane.
n.1. One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
2. One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.
[SUP]1[/SUP]Chris·tian Christian - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\
Definition of CHRISTIAN
1
a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b (1) : disciple 2 (2) : a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906 (3) : a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961
2
: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
[SUP]2[/SUP]Christian
adjective
Definition of CHRISTIAN
1
a : of or relating to Christianity <Christian scriptures>
b : based on or conforming with Christianity <Christian ethics>
2
a : of, relating to, or being a Christian <Christian responsibilities>
b : professing Christianity <a Christian affirmation> <a Christian country>
3
: commendably decent or generous <has a very Christian concern for others>
— Chris·tian·ly adjective or adverb
- Many of my friends are Christian.
- He showed a very Christian concern for others.
Chris·tian Christian | Define Christian at Dictionary.com
adjective
1.of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith.
2.of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: Spain is a Christian country.
3.of or pertaining to Christians: many Christian deaths in the Crusades.
4.exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.
5.decent; respectable: They gave him a good Christian burial.
6.human; not brutal; humane: Such behavior isn't Christian.
noun
7.a person who believes in Jesus Christ; adherent of Christianity.
8.a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ: He died like a true Christian.
9.a member of any of certain Protestant churches, as the Disciples of Christ and the Plymouth Brethren.
10.the hero of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
11.a male given name.
And here's how the bible defines the word Christian:.............
Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. [SUP]16 [/SUP]Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
[SUP]17 [/SUP]Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
[SUP]18 [/SUP]When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
[SUP]21 [/SUP]And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
[SUP]25 [/SUP]Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
[SUP]26 [/SUP]And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.