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+ | '''Christians''' are people of all ages, nationalities and ethnic heritages who believe in Jesus Christ as Messiah and as Son of God. Christianity, based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament, is the largest religion in the world. It began as a sect of Judaism that believed Jesus of Nazareth was the fulfillment of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament prophecy that God would send a Messiah. Christians worship Jesus as God and believe that by sacrificing his life, he paid the penalty for all human sins. They believe that through his resurrection, Jesus demonstrated his divine power and love, assuring believers they also will be resurrected after death. One who believes in Jesus Christ as Messiah and Son of God is called a [[Christian]]. | ||
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ChristiansChristians are people of all ages, nationalities and ethnic heritages who believe in Jesus Christ as Messiah and as Son of God. Christianity, based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament, is the largest religion in the world. It began as a sect of Judaism that believed Jesus of Nazareth was the fulfillment of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament prophecy that God would send a Messiah. Christians worship Jesus as God and believe that by sacrificing his life, he paid the penalty for all human sins. They believe that through his resurrection, Jesus demonstrated his divine power and love, assuring believers they also will be resurrected after death. One who believes in Jesus Christ as Messiah and Son of God is called a Christian. |