Christian University Essay

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1. What does the word “Christian” mean in the university’s name-Colorado Christian University?
To answer what the word “Christian” means in the university’s name-Colorado Christian University, I want to first explain what the word “Christian” means to me. I am convinced that this word describes someone who has been born again, by God, and who has put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, believing that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, are one and the same. I am confident that you cannot simply be a “Christian” and a follower of Jesus Christ, but you must have been chosen and invited by God, to even comprehend the belief.

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