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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Christian |
subtopics = [[God]], [[Jesus]]
* [[Becoming a Christian]], [[Grace]]
* [[Living as a Christian]], [[Love]]
* [[Nominalism]], [[Evangelicalism]], [[Charismatic]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}
A '''Christian''' is a person who follows [[Becoming Jesus]] and has a Christianpersonal 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.
Some Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Christians consider a person to be a Christian once [[Living 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. ===Terms=== There are a number of other terms that are often synonymous with the word "Christian". Terms such as '''believer''' and '''born again''' are sometimes used to denote a Christian, particularly used to distinguish people who are active followers of Jesus who have a personal relationship him as opposed to people who are nominal Christians (see below). ====Nominalism==== ====Evangelicalism==== ====Charismatic Christianity==== {{stub}} ==Quotes== [[Billy Graham]]: Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion; it is like a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ. ==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChristianWikipedia - Christian]* [http://www.christian.com Christian]{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]]
