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One who believes, professes to believe, or who is assumed to believe in the religion of Jesus and whose behavior exemplifies the teachings of Jesus.

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  • There are many things which a person can do alone, but being a Christian is not one of them.
  • If you prefer the term Christian-centric instead of gentile-centric, the point is the same.
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  • To "christen" is to baptize or to name in a ceremony, while a "Christian" is a believer in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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