Definition and Identity
Christian believers, often referred to simply as Christians, are individuals who have faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They adhere to the teachings of the Bible and seek to live according to its principles. The term "Christian" was first used in Antioch, as recorded in Acts 11:26 : "And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

Core Beliefs
Christian believers hold several core beliefs that define their faith. Central to these is the belief in the Trinity, the understanding of God as three persons in one essence: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. They believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His atoning death on the cross, His resurrection, and His eventual return. As stated in John 3:16 , "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Salvation
Salvation is a fundamental concept for Christian believers, who understand it as being saved from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes this: "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Salvation is seen as a gift from God, not earned by human effort but received through faith.

The Church
Christian believers are part of the universal Church, the body of Christ, which is composed of all who have faith in Jesus. The Church serves as a community for worship, teaching, fellowship, and service. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to gather together: "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

The Great Commission
Christian believers are called to fulfill the Great Commission, which involves spreading the Gospel and making disciples of all nations. This mission is based on Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19-20 : "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Christian Living
The life of a Christian believer is marked by a commitment to follow the teachings of Jesus and to live a life that reflects His love and righteousness. This includes practicing virtues such as love, humility, forgiveness, and service to others. Galatians 5:22-23 describes the fruit of the Spirit that should be evident in a believer's life: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

Eschatology
Christian believers hold to a future hope in the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. This eschatological belief is rooted in passages such as 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 : "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord."

Christian believers, through their faith and practice, seek to embody the teachings of Jesus Christ and to live in a way that honors God, anticipating the fulfillment of His promises.