Define Christianity in one word

knownbeforetime · Jan 3, 2005

HOPE! HOPE! HOPE!

Eternal Mindset · Jan 3, 2005

bloodofthelamb12 · Jan 6, 2005

One word? "Charity"

In the old sense, it is chief amidst the behaviors a Christian ought display, being equivalent to all forms of brotherly affection; in its new sense, it refers to the act of bestowing one's wealth on those who have no wealth at all, and such is the Gospel of salvation, that God who had much gave me His all.

visionary · Jan 7, 2005

All of the above.....FOREVER

Tashena · Jan 7, 2005

MariaGlitter · Jan 7, 2005

I think Christianity has a different meaning depending on the person.

progressivegal · Jan 7, 2005

I agree, I'd say love. After all, Christian means "follower of Christ",which means to follow his teachings, and what Jesus taught was love for God and love for eachother.

Whitegravity · Jan 9, 2005

"Common", it is one of the largest organized religions.

pastormike125 · Jan 9, 2005

There's a story that C.S. Lewis came upon some colleagues that were arguing about the uniqueness of Christianty from the other world's religions. Lewis ended the debate with one word:

Grace

theywhosowintears · Jan 9, 2005

Christ.

why?

1. who is He? he is the Son of the Creator God, begotten not created, He is beyond time and space and still has time for us!

2.He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life. He died that we might live. AND more then that He miracuosly rose from death!

3. He is what we wish to be. his character is perfect and we struggle to be like Him.

Lordismyobsession16 · Jan 29, 2005

PEACE or LOVE

refitor · Jan 29, 2005

Define Christianity in one word

If there would be one word which for you represents the essence and spirit of the Christian teaching - which word would it be?

Although man has many different (often contradicting) teachings of Christianity, God's consistent message throughout the Bible is

Love

(as Eternal Mindset and others have indicated).

lovespeace · Jan 29, 2005

Adoption

appleofhiseye · Jan 29, 2005

agape (greek for unconditional love)

mlove · Jan 29, 2005

Grace.

Letalis · Jan 29, 2005

Without reading any responses in the thread, I would have to say love. I'm sure that one has been taken though. Love is the ENTIRE reason for it all.

akascottb · Jan 30, 2005

Lithium Hobo · Jan 30, 2005

"Manipulative" or "false".

refitor · Jan 30, 2005

Rochir said:
If there would be one word which for you represents the essence and spirit of the Christian teaching - which word would it be?

Lithium Hobo said:
"Manipulative" or "false".

In a sense I agree. However, what Lithium Hobo most likely perceives Christianity to be is based on bad behaviors (including doctrinal issues) and a great deal of some bad history that humans calling themselves Christians (or even doing these things in the name of Christianity) - not that they aren't Christians. Many are not what God wants as an example of Christians, which should aid, not hinder or destroy the spread of the Word. The word Christian has a broad definition. See the entries for the definition from dictionary.com.

Whoops: Was I suppose to respond to Li hobo? The icon and his/her response leaves no doubt that Li hobo should not have posted here. I am new - so I guess I'll be checking the rules now.

MinDach · Jan 31, 2005

If there would be one word which for you represents the essence and spirit of the Christian teaching - which word would it be

(Bible) The Truth

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