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Christianos (a Christian) Χριστιανός, מָשִׁיחָן

The Hebraic-Koine Greek word "Χριστιανός" (Christianos) means "a Little Sibling of Anointed-One." The proper Hebrew word is "מָשִׁיחָן" (mashiychan).

It refers to the special relationship that a genuine disciple of Jesus has with both God the Father and his Son Jesus.

Jesus is Yahweh's Anointed-One. In Hebrew, his name is YeShua.

This is the completed shorter version.

25 min read. Reading index: high school (11th)

PART I: Meaning

The Scriptural word Χριστιανός Christianos

The word "Χριστιανός" is derived from the word "Χριστός" and the special suffix "-ιανός". In its own context defined by Yahweh, it means "Little Sibling of Anointed-One," and it distinctly signifies both a subordinate and endearing relationship with the Eldest Sibling, which is YeShua Anointed, the Son of God.

The root

"ὁ Χριστός" is properly translated from Greek as "the Anointed-One." The concept is explicitly Hebraic, and its meaning is established by Yahweh himself.

In Hebrew, the word is "מָשִׁיחַ", which is transliterated into Greek as "Μεσσίας" or into English as "Messiah."

Now from the Hebrew context of Scripture, "Anointed-One" can only refer to these three roles:

The high priest of IsraEl, the Anointed of Yahweh just as Yahweh directed Moses over Aaron, and then codified it in Torah-Law.
The king of IsraEl, the Anointed of Yahweh just as Yahweh directed SamuEl over King Saul and then over King David.
A very unique prophet of IsraEl, the only prophet Anointed of Yahweh just as Yahweh directed EliJah over EliSha.

Also from Scripture, we know the following about YeShua (יֵ֯שׁ֯וּעַ):

YeShua himself is the eternal King of IsraEl by birthright (of both physical and spiritual lineage, being both the Promised Seed of AbRaham, the Son of King David, and also of the Seed of God, hence the spiritual heir to the throne, being the Son of God).
YeShua himself is the eternal High Priest of IsraEl, according to the assigned order of MalkiTsedeq, just as Yahweh declared.
YeShua himself is the special Prophet of whom Moses spoke, by the revelation given to him by Yahweh.

The suffix

The suffix "-ιανός" is a special diminutive form which can be translated from the Hebraic-Koine Greek as "one having a tight familial affinity, yet of a diminutive stature." It is only used in the New Testament. It is non-existent in the Septuagint.

The Christians

The most significant use of this suffix in Scripture occurs as a direct result of Yahweh himself imparting a divine message to the disciples in Antioch, revealing to them that "The disciples are 'Christians,' Little Siblings of Anointed-One."

This specific Hebraic context is fully relational in nature, both by the blood of Jesus and by the regeneration of Holy Spirit (distinctly for those who are born-again).

In this Hebraic context of family, this is used as a term of endearment, in the same way that we may use the simple English term, "Little Johnny."

However, in Hebrew, it is the more prominent family name or title that is used. In this case, "Anointed-One,"and the diminutive relationship expressed is that of being the "Little Siblings" of our eldest brother, YeShua (King and High Priest of IsraEl).

The relationship with God

Now in English, to our harm, it has been misconstrued that the word "Christians" means "Little Anointed-Ones," as though we were elevated to be the eternal King and High Priest of IsraEl co-reigning with Jesus on his Father's throne. To be explicitly clear, we are not elevated to the same honor as he who has "the name above all names." That honor belongs distinctly to YeShua (both by blood line, by Holy Spirit, and by God's explicit oath).

The Greek word for that misconstrued concept would actually use the standard diminutive Greek suffix "--ιονός" and would appear in this form "Χριστιονός" (which never occurs). Again, the actual Scriptural word is "Χριστιανός" is derived from the word "Χριστός" and the special diminutive suffix "-ιανός".

Now certainly, it does remain true that Jesus shall bequeath a kingdom to us, just as the Father bequeathed the Kingdom of Heaven and of IsraEl to him. But he does not bequeath his own kingdom which the Father gave directly to him... under which all other kingdoms are subject (including the ones we shall receive by Jesus' own hand). But we are indeed his Little Siblings, and as his beloved family, also co-heirs to the throne of God... upon which Jesus reigns both eternally and perpetually (just as it has been written).

So then, to our great benefit, encouragement, and delight in the Lord, he himself has made clear the meaning of the word "Christian," which is our eternal identity in God. And as a consequence, he has also made known both his eternal affection and care toward us.

We, the Redeemed, the disciples of Jesus, are indeed the "Little Siblings of Anointed-One." And he is indeed our eternal King and High Priest, and he is the distinctly special Prophet of Yahweh.

Properly translated into Hebrew, מָשִׁיחָן mashiychan

To properly express "Little Siblings of Anointed-One" in one Hebrew word, a diminutive form of the word "מָשִׁיחַ" (mashiyach, messiah) is required.

The proper spelling of the Hebrew word for "Χριστιανός" is "מָשִׁיחָן", and the plural "Χριστιανοί" is "מָשִׁיחָנִים".
Hebrew requires the feminine form, which is "מָשִׁיחָנָה", and its plural is "מָשִׁיחָנוֹת".
The adjective form is "מָשִׁיחָנִי".

Transliterated, it looks like this (with a pronunciation guide):

מָשִׁיחָן - mashiychan	(ma̞śhıycʜa̞n̪ - maw-shee-chawn')
מָשִׁיחָנִים - mashiychanim	(ma̞śhıycʜa̞niym - maw-shee-chaw-nim')
מָשִׁיחָנָה - mashiychanah	(ma̞śhıycʜa̞na̞h - maw-shee-chaw-nah')
מָשִׁיחָנוֹת - mashiychanoth	(ma̞śhıycʜa̞nôth - maw-shee-chaw-noth')
מָשִׁיחָנִי - mashiychani	(ma̞śhıycʜa̞niy - maw-shee-chaw'-niy)

By necessity, this diminutive word form was properly discerned and coined by Mickelson, and it is published in the MCT Brit Chadashah and in the MCT dictionaries of the Old and New Testaments.

Prior Hebrew placeholders

In ancient Israel, נוֹצְרִי

The Nazarenes "οἱ Ναζωραῖοι", literally means "ones of Nazareth." Properly in English, the singular form for an inhabitant of the city is "Natsarethan", not a "Nazarene" (or in Hebrew, "נָצֶרֶתִי"). It is from the Hebrew name Natsereth "נָצֶרֶת", which actually means "a Hidden Branch" (or "One Kept Concealed"). And although the name is intentionally obscure in Scripture, it carries special significance when it is expressed in its various forms.

To be clear, the Greek term "Nazarenes" (as a group noun) carries the implied meaning of "followers of the Natsarethan," which also by inference means, "disciples of Jesus."

Due to the very casual method of transliterating Hebrew names into Greek, the Israeli city of Natsareth became called Nazareth. Due to this casual transliteration (and other casual derivatives, like "Nazarene"), many Western Europeans have thought Jesus was also a "Nazir," one having the oath requirement of not cutting his hair. Hence, their depictions of Jesus with long hair, which in fact, he did not have.

Now, the derivative Hebrew word Notsri "נוֹצְרִי" (plural "נוֹצְרִים") is from the Babylonian Talmud (circa AD 500), and it is still used today in Modern Hebrew to refer to gentile Christians. As is obvious, "Notsri" is a transliteration of "Nazoraioi" (but utilizing the correct letters, 'ts' instead of 'z', and also utilizing a spelling signifying a group, rather than signifying the inhabitants of the city).

In essence, many Christians (both Jews and Gentiles in unison) were identifying themselves as "of the Nazarene." And those that knew Hebrew would also have properly known this as "of the "Natsarethan."

In adjacent lands, מָשִׁיחִי

In Arabic and Persian cultures, they used the Hebrew term "מָשִׁיחִי" (Mashichi) - meaning, "of Anointed-One," and transliterated as "of Messiah." Of course, this is much closer than "of the Nazarene" in identity and association, but it is still deficient in the fullness of the original Hebriac-Koine Greek word, "Christianos."

Mashichi "מָשִׁיחִי" when expressed in Greek is the word "Χριστοῦ" (Christou) meaning "of Anointed-One," not "Little Siblings of Anointed-One." It is the genitive form of "Χριστός" (Christos).

In modern Israel, מְשִׁיחִיִּים

In Modern Israel, the Hebrew term Meshichi’im "מְשִׁיחִיִּים" (Messianics) is used as a plural adjective of Mashichi "מָשִׁיחִי" (literally meaning, "of Messiah," but with an informal tone). Mashichi "מָשִׁיחִי" when expressed in Greek is the word "Χριστοῦ" (Christou) meaning "of Anointed-One," not "Little Siblings of Anointed-One." It is the genitive form of "Χριστός" (Christos).

Thus, Yehudim Meshichi’im "יְהוּדִים מְשִׁיחִיִּים" means "Messianic Jews," or "The Jews of Messiah" (with the key emphasis on "The Jews" and an informal reference to "of Messiah"). The singular form for "Messianic Jew" is Yehudi Mashichi "יְהוּדִי מָשִׁיחִי", but in practice only the casual shorthand Mashichi "מָשִׁיחִי" (meaning, of Messiah) is used to describe oneself. Also, "Messianic Judaisim" is Yahaduth Meshichith "יַהֲדוּת מְשִׁיחִית", which is a feminine plural derivative.

For comparison, a proper formal (subordinate) reference would be "אֲנִי לַ מָּשִׁיחַ" ("I am of [and belong to] Messiah") with the focus on Messiah's stature. Let's contrast this with the casual (egalitarian) reference in modern use "אֲנִי מָשִׁיחִי", meaning "I myself am of Messiah [and that represents who I am]" with the focus on the individual's stature.

In conclusion

This prior Hebrew placeholder does not convey the familial belonging that the New Covenant term "Χριστιανός" conveys, along with its diminutive (subordinate) stature and its accompanying endearment (in context). Hence, the need for the proper Hebrew term, Mashichan "מָשִׁיחָן", meaning Little Sibling of Anointed-One.

Technical details

Jonathan K Mickelson found the previously used Hebrew terms for "Christian" to be deficient of its full meaning, as well as misleading. And having been assigned the responsibility (by Holy Spirit) of further improving the translation quality of the "Brit Chadashah" (the "New Covenant" text in Hebrew), he diligently sought out the Hebrew equivalent for the Hebraic-Koine Greek term "Χριστιανός." Finding no equivalent over a lengthy period of time, Mickelson realized it was necessary to coin a new Hebrew word.

A Hebrew derivative of "מָשִׁיחַ" (Mashiach) was needed in a diminutive form, which would be instantly recognizable, pronounceable, and usable. It had to fit within the historic construction of Hebrew words, allowing for masculine, feminine, their plurals, and for a subsequent derivative to be used as an adjective. Furthermore, in English, the word form for "Messianic" (as well as "Christian") also gave weight to the final form, providing both cohesion and fluid interoperability between Hebrew, Greek, and English.

Thus, the diminutive "מָשִׁיחָן" won out over all the other diminutive candidates that were thoroughly considered.
(diminutive suffix: "ן ָ", plural: "נִים ָ")

Diminutive word specimens

These three particular Hebrew word specimens illustrate that both the diminutive suffix in Hebrew and also the subsequent word can have a meaning quite different from the root form. (There were a number of other Hebrew specimens also examined).

First specimen:
The Hebrew word "אִישׁוֹן" (iyshown) means "the pupil of the eye" and functionally refers to "a particular focus," but literally it mean "little man" (of the eye). The word is an uncommon diminutive form applied to the Hebrew noun "אִישׁ" ('iysh) properly meaning "a procreational male," but generally meaning "a man" (as being of age). The key point is that the suffix "וֹן-" (own) signifies a diminutive stature and assigns a contextual meaning much different than its root word. See entry H0380 אִישׁוֹן in the MCT Hebrew dictionary.

Second specimen:

The Hebrew word "קָטָן" (qatan), also spelled "קָטֹן" (qaton), means "abbreviated, or diminished" (as cutting a portion off, i.e. as stunted). It is the diminutive form of the Hebrew verb "קוּט" (quwt) generally meaning "to cut off (a portion)", but figuratively "to disgust." Again, the key point is that the suffix "ן ָ" (awn) signifies a diminutive stature (being less or littler than another of the same type). See entry H6996 in the MCT Hebrew dictionary.

Third specimen:

The Hebrew word "שׁוֹשָׁן" (showshan) means "a lily" (the ornamental flower), like "the lily of the valley." It is a diminutive form of the Hebrew verb "שׂוּשׂ" (suws) meaning generally "to be bright", but typically (by implication) "to be cheerful." Lastly, the key point here is that the diminutive form is the name of a flower; the diminutive form can identify a living thing. See entry H7799 in the MCT Hebrew dictionary.

PART II: Usage

Usage in Scripture

The unique Greek word "Χριστιανός" (Christianos) occurs only three times in the New Testament.

First Usage, by Yahweh Himself

BarNabas and Saul (Paul) spent a full year among the local Called Out citizenry of Antioch. During that year, Yahweh himself imparted a divine message that "The disciples are 'Christians'," (meaning Little Siblings of Anointed-One, of Jesus by name).

It was in Antioch that Yahweh first made this known by a divine impartation, not by a mere prophecy. And since it is distinctly described as the "first," it is understood that it wasn't the only time or place that Yahweh did this.

[ Acts 11:25-26, MCT ]

²⁵Then BarNabas went·forth to Tarsus, to·diligently·seek·out Saul. ²⁶And after·finding him, he·brought him to Antioch. And it·happened, such·for them to·be·gathered·together a·whole year among the Called·Out·citizenry and to·instruct an·ample crowd. Also it·was first to·be·imparted·as·a·divine·message in Antioch that “The disciples are ‘Christians,’ Little·^Siblings·of·Anointed-One.”

But why at Antioch?

With Antioch being a model example of what Jesus himself accomplished in his own body on the Cross, it makes sense that Yahweh would choose this particular climate of sibling congeniality and tight-knit brotherhood to disclose the fact that the disciples are also "Little Siblings of Anointed-One" (Χριστιανοί, Christianoi). The brothers at Antioch fostered among themselves a kind and favorable mingling place for the Redeemed from among both those of Jewish descent and those of Gentile descent.

[ Ephesians 2:14-22, MCT ]

¹⁴For he·himself is our peace, the·one already·making the both one, and already·breaking·down the middle·wall of·hedging between us, ¹⁵after·fully·rendering·inert in his flesh the hostility (namely the Torah-Law of·the commandments contained in decrees), in·order·that he·should·create the two in himself into one brand-new man·of·clay^†, thus making peace, ¹⁶and·also that he·may·utterly·reconcile the both to·God in one body through the cross, in himself already·killing the hostility.

¹⁷And coming, he·proclaimed ^‹peace to·yeu, the·ones at·a·distance, and to·the·ones near·at·hand.^› ¹⁸Because through him, the both of·us have the embraceable·access to the Father by one Spirit.

¹⁹Now·then, consequently, yeu·are no·longer foreigners and sojourners, but·rather yeu·are fellow-citizens with·the holy·ones and are family·members of·God, ²⁰being·built upon the foundation of·the ambassadors and prophets, with·Jesus Anointed himself being the chief·corner stone, ²¹in whom the entire structure, being·fitly·framed·together, grows into a·holy temple in the Lord, ²²in whom yeu also are·built·together for a·residence of·God in Spirit.

How is it known that this was from Yahweh?

The short answer is because of the special use of the distinct Hebraic-Koine Greek word, χρηματίσαι (chrematisai).

This distinct Greek word is first used in the Septuagint to describe the activity of Yahweh in Job (Job 40:8) and later in JeremIah (chapters 25, 26, (29), 30, and 36). It is the usage in JeremIah that cements the contextual use of this Greek word as being "something divinely imparted" by Yahweh.

This distinct Hebraic-Koine Greek word should never be conflated with the demonic communication of an oracle, which uses the (non-Scriptural) compound Greek word "χρησμο•λογέω" (chresmologeo) to indicate that one is "relaying oracles" (from the Greek gods).

Second Usage, by King Agrippa (II)

[ Act 26:26-28, MCT ]

²⁶ For the king is·fully·acquainted concerning these·things, to whom also I·speak, being·boldly·confident, for I·am·persuaded for not any·one of·these·things, not·even·one·thing, to·be·hidden from·him; for this·thing was not having·been·practiced in a·corner. ²⁷King AgrIppa, do·you·trust the prophets? I·personally·know that you·trust.” ²⁸But AgrIppa replied to Paul, “In such a·brief·moment, do·you·persuade me to·become ‘a·Christian,’ a·Little·^Sibling·of·Anointed-One?” ²⁹And Paul declared, “I·would well-wish to·God, that not merely you, but·rather also all the·ones hearing me this·day, both among the little and among the large, to·become such as even·I am, though personally·aside·from these bonds.”

Third Usage, by Ambassador Peter

[ 1 Peter 4:16-19, MCT ]

¹⁶But if any·man suffers as “a·Christian,” a·Little·^Sibling·of·Anointed-One, do·not let·him·be·ashamed, but let·him·glorify God in this portion.

¹⁷Because it·is the season for the judgment to·begin with the house of·God.
And if it first begins with us, what is the end of·the·ones being·obstinate to·the good·news of·God?

¹⁸And ^‹"If the righteous·man scarcely is·saved, where shall·appear the irreverent and morally·disqualified?"^›

¹⁹As·such, even the·ones suffering according·to the will of·God must·place·the·direct·care·of their·own souls to·him in beneficial·well·doing, as to·a·trustworthy Creator.

Proper usage in daily life

The word "Christian" is a proper noun, first expressed by Yahweh. It expresses an intrinsic state of being that is the fundamental nature of every soul that is born-again through trust in Jesus. It is the affectionate familial state of being a Little Sibling of the Anointed-One, Jesus by name.

This word "Christian" is a specific term which only refers to the brand-new man·of·clay that has been "born-again" of God's Holy Spirit, one having been redeemed through trust in Jesus. And being "born-again" of God's Holy Spirit, this newborn is a Little Sibling of Anointed-One.

[ 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, MCT ]
¹⁷As·such, IF any·man is in Anointed-One, he·is a·brand-new creation. The ancient·things passed·away; behold, all·things have·become brand-new. 18 And all things are from·out of·God, the·one already·reconciling us to·himself through Jesus Anointed, and giving to·us the Service of·the Reconciliation— 19 how that God was in Anointed-One presently·reconciling the world to·himself, while·not presently·reckoning their trespasses to·them, and·also already·placing in us the Redemptive-word of·the Reconciliation.

[ 1 Peter 1:22-23, MCT ]
²²As·such, having·cleansed yeur souls in the attentive·obedience of·the truth through the Spirit unto a·brotherly·affection without·hypocrisy, yeu·must·love one·another from·out of·a·pure heart earnestly— ²³having·been·born·again, not ^birthed·from·out of·a·corruptible sowing·of·seed, but·rather of·an·incorruptible sowing·of·seed through the ^Redemptive-word of·God, which·is living and abiding to the ^coming·age—

[ 2 Peter 2:1-3, MCT ]
2 Accordingly, with·yeu·laying·aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all backbitings, ²as newborn babies, eagerly·crave the rational milk of·the ^Redemptive-word, which·is free·from·guile, in·order·that yeu·may·grow by it, ³if·ever ^‹≈yeu·tasted that Yahweh is kind.^≈›

Although, the term "Christian" itself does not explicitly refer to maturity level, Yahweh himself makes his expectation plain: "the "disciples are Christians." These disciples are the ones following Jesus and adhering to his instructions as well as the instructions of his ambassadors.

While here in his mortal body, Jesus also made it plain: “... For whoever should·do the will of·my Father, the·one in the heavens, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” (MattHew 12:50). Also prior to this, Jesus declared, “Not everyone saying to·me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall·enter into the kingdom of·the heavens, but·rather the·one doing the will of·my Father, the·one in the heavens. (MattHew 7:21-22).

So then, what is the will of the Father? John (the Ambassador of Jesus) made a record of it, writing, But these·things have·been·written in·order·that yeu·may·trust that Jesus is the Anointed-One, the Son of·God; and that trusting, yeu·may·have life^-above in his name. (John 20:31). And again, Jesus declared, “And this is the will of·the·one sending me, that anyone, the·one observing the Son, and trusting in him, may·have eternal life^-above, and I·myself shall·raise him up at·the last Day.” (John 6:40).

A proper conclusion

This, in an elementary portion, is who and what a Christian is:

Forgiven, redeemed, adopted, born-again, a Little Sibling of Jesus, a Little Child of God, a disciple growing toward maturity, and already placed into "the Service of the Reconciliation."

Improper usage in daily life

Not an adjective

The word "Christian" is not an adjective nor a descriptor, it is a proper noun.

Although the term "Christian" could qualify as a classification, it is distinctly clearer to use a proper adjective form of the noun (as demonstrated in a later section).

As a classification

A "Christian gathering" to denote a "gathering of Christians (plural)" (regardless of Jewish or Gentile ancestry) is an acceptable classification, because it refers to the redeemed souls themselves.

However, a "Christian business" (i.e. a business of Christians) is not acceptable, because it refers to an activity or a corporate entity, not the Redeem-Kinsmen themselves. Nonetheless, the distinct phrase, "Christian-owned," is an acceptable use because it refers to the Christian who owns the business.

Two more examples:
A "Christian community" to denote a community of Christians is fine, if it is purely so. Otherwise, it is a community based on some other criteria (such as, whoever shows up).

However, a "Christian neighborhood" refers to the physical location (not the redeemed souls), and this should be avoided since the neighborhood isn't a "Little Sibling." A neighborhood can change occupancy, or it can be bought by a commercial developer, or eminent domain can be applied to it by the government to establish a new highway in its place.

Proper adjective forms

Provided here are examples of the adjective forms for the proper noun "Christian" (for when it's necessary to communicate about the things regarding the Little Siblings of Anointed-One):
Christianic, Christianal, Christianary, Christianish, and Christianesque.

Christianic - Intrinsic (specifically pertaining to);
kris'-tee-an-ic - Χριστιανικός (Christianikos)

» Becoming the Sons of God (being Sons of the Resurrection) and also being co-heirs with Anointed-One is strictly Christianic in nature. This state of being applies to absolutely no one other than the Christian (whether of Jewish or Gentile ancestry).
- Christianic, pertaining to the specific relationship between Christians (the Little Siblings) and Yahweh's Anointed-One (YeShua by name, Yahweh of Hosts by position, Kinsman-Redeemer by responsibility, Son of God by eternal relation)
- Christaic, pertaining to the specific relationship, role, and responsibility between YeShua (Yahweh's Anointed-One, the Son, the Crown-Prince) and Yahweh God Almighty (the Father), and with regard to his Little Siblings (the ones Kinsman-Redeemed).
- Abrahamic, pertaining to the specific relationship between AbRaham and Yahweh of Hosts
- Hebraic, pertaining to the offspring of AbRam (AbRaham) the Hebrew (being the distinguished great, great, great, great grandson of Eber), pertaining to the customs and traditions of his grandson Jacob and the twelves tribes of ancient IsraEl -and- of Yahweh's relationship with them (being self-described as "the God of AbRaham, YiTsaq, and Jacob").
- Aaronic, pertaining to the specific relationship between Aaron and Yahweh of Hosts
- Davidic, pertaining to the specific relationship between David and Yahweh of Hosts
- however, "Messianic" (Christaic) pertains to the "Messiah's" relationship with both Yahweh God Almighty and the Redeemed
- in stark contrast, note the terms Satanic and demonic as describing the intrinsic depravity and lawlessness thereof

Christianal - In accordance with (the declarations and requirements of);
kris'-chuhn-al - Χριστιάναλ (Christianal) [Greco-Latin form]

» In those rural towns of Virginia, it was the Christianal requirement to honor God by honoring the Sabbath day and to gather for service on the last day of the week (being the day of rest, or in Christ, our Sabbath Rest in the Lord).
» However, in the rural towns further south, it was the Christianal requirement to hold the first day of the week (the Lord's day) in honor and to gather on that day (in weekly honor of his Resurrection).
» Since both Christianal requirements honored the Lord Scripturally, though in different manners, both mandates were pleasing to Jesus their Lord. However, the sharp, public disagreement between some Christians about which requirement was actually correct regarding the day of gathering, made the Christianal requirements seem both arbitrary and divisive to the Unredeemed Souls hearing of it (especially after hearing that the firstmost Christians met daily in homes).
- Christianal, in accordance with the particular mandates of a Christian community (whether Scriptural, or neutral, or contrary to Scripture).
- Scriptural, in accordance with the Holy Scriptures of Yahweh
- Spiritual (contextually), in accordance with being born-again of Holy Spirit
- Carnal, in accordance with the dictates of the flesh (and its passions)
- Traditional, in accordance with a formal set of traditions
- Congregational, in accordance with a formal Congregation [not a New Testament term]
- Congressional, in accordance with requirements of a Congress
- Constitutional, in accordance with the declarations and requirements of a Constitution
- Levitical, in accordance with the special requirements between the tribe of Levi and Yahweh
- Ecclesiastical, in accordance with an Ecclesiastical Order (a religious ruling class) [not a New Testament term]

Christianary - Behavioral (in the manner of);
kris'-chuhn-air-ee [a Latin form]

» In that place, it was the Christianary practice for the men to wear white shirts and khaki pants, and to help the needy on Thursdays.
» Across the river, it was Christianary for the men there to wear a suit and tie, and to help the needy on Tuesdays.
» In some other places, it was a Christianary vice that Christian men and women adopted immodest apparel in public (and justified it as being 'free in Christ.')
- Christianary, akin to Customary, Discretionary, and Honorary

Christianish - Somewhat or rather characteristic of;
kris'-chuhn-ish - Χριστιανισκός (Christianiskos)

» He was Christianish in his zeal to do good, but the end result of the philanthropist's indiscriminate, lavish giving was not beneficial, but rather detrimental to his recipients.
- Christianish, somewhat characteristic of a Christian
- Jewish, rather characteristic of a Judean
- Soulish, rather characteristic of the soul (versus the considerations of the spirit or body)
- Childish, rather characteristic of child
- Brutish, somewhat characteristic of a brute beast
- Devilish, rather characteristic of a devil (i.e. of a slanderer)

Christianesque - In the style or resemblance of;
kris-chuh-nesk' - Christianesco [a Latin form]

» Holding steadfast to the "Golden Rule," he was Christianesque in his conduct and demeanor. However, he was determined to earn his own way into Heaven.
- Christianesque, in the resemblance of Christians (as bringing them to mind)
- Romanesque, in the resemblance of Ancient Romans (as bringing them to mind)
- Picturesque, in the resemblance of idyllic picture
- Grotesque, in the resemblance of something gross, bizarre, or distinctly unnatural

Not a category

When Yahweh himself coined the word “Christian,” he denoted a subordinate, but affectionate family relationship.

The term "Christian" itself does not explicitly express a standard of behavior or a category, it explicitly expresses a state of being. There are both young and old Christians who are born-again, yet all of them widely vary, whether being infantile or mature, carnal or spiritual, soulish or adhering closely to Christ Jesus.

Nonetheless, whether mature or infantile, the Redeemed of the Lord remain affectionately the "Little Siblings of Anointed-One," that is, they are Christians.

And to be clear, the Kingdom of God does indeed have a royal standard of conduct to which its citizens are held accountable. Continual maturing growth and renewed holiness are required of them. God holds his Sons accountable for their conduct, and we Little Siblings shall give a full account to Jesus at his Bema judgment seat.

In stark contrast, the kingdom of this world has a imposing standard of misconduct to which its citizens are regularly enticed and encouraged (even though they are harmed by it and punished for it). The standard is socially sanctioned lawlessness and debauchery. And this imposing dark standard wages war against and entangles many Little Siblings of Anointed-One.

A Closing Reminder

YeShua himself is the Good Shepherd, and he is able (via Holy Spirit in us) to take us Little Siblings from where we are unto where we need to be, without harming the soul. Not necessarily without pain or great discomfort, but without harm to the soul.
I do trust Jesus to take us out of the cesspools of stagnant backwaters and eddies that every present-day Christian is mired in, and to lead us together toward fresh and clear waters unto the source of the headwaters, which is Jesus himself. Until we all come to "the oneness of the trust.. into a complete man... into a measure of maturity... of Anointed-One." (Ephesians 4:13, abbreviated)

YeShua is not ashamed to call us "brothers," that is, we the Redeemed. (Hebrews 2:11b)

[ Hebrews 2:9-15, MCT ]

⁹But we·look·upon YeShua— the·one by a·certain small·degree having·been·made·lesser than the angels on·account·of the affliction of·Death, but·now having·been·victoriously·crowned with·glory and honor, that by·the·grace of·God he·should·taste death on·behalf of·all.

¹⁰For it·was·befitting·for Father God (on·account·of whom all·things exist and through whom all·things exist), in·bringing many sons to glory, to·make the Initiator of·their Salvation completely·mature through afflictions.

¹¹For both the·one making·holy and the·ones being·made·holy are all ^birthed·from·out of·one Father. On·account·of which cause, YeShua the Initiator is·not ashamed to·call them brothers, ¹²saying to·Yahweh, ^‹“I·shall·announce your name to·my brothers. In the midst of·the·gathering, I·shall·splendidly·praise you.”^› ¹³And again, ^‹"I·myself shall·be having·confidence on him."^› And again, ^‹“Behold, I·myself and the little·children which God gave to·me.”^›

¹⁴Accordingly, since the little·children have·a·common·fellowship of·flesh and blood, also he·himself likewise·personally participated·and·belonged·to the same, in·order·that through the death, he·may·fully·render·impotent the·one having the might of·Death, that·is, the Slanderer; ¹⁵and that he·may·release them, as·many·as·who (through fear of·death) were all their lifetime held·in slavery.

[ Ephesians 4:11-16, MCT ]

¹¹And he·himself, in·fact, is the·one who gave·forth the ambassadors, and the prophets, and the proclaimers·of·the·good·news·of·redemption, and the shepherds and instructors—

¹²toward the complete·development of·the holy·ones unto a·work of·service, unto an·edification of·the Body of·the Anointed-One—

¹³for so·long·as·until we·all should·attain unto the oneness of·the trust, and of·the recognition·and·full·knowledge of·the Son of·God, into a·complete man, into a·measure of·maturity of·the complete·fullness of·the Anointed-One—

¹⁴in·order·that we·may no·longer be infants, who·are·being·tossed·about·by·surging·waves and being·carried·about by·every wind of·instruction, by the artful·manipulation of·men·of·clay^†, and by the shrewd·cunning pertaining·to the trickery of·deceit.

¹⁵But being·truthful in love, we·should·grow·up in all things in him who is the head, namely the Anointed-One, ¹⁶from·out of·whom all the Body is·being·fitly·framed·together and is·being·united·together through every amply·supplying connection·joint, according·to an·effective·working of·each individual part in its measure. He·himself·produces the maturing·growth of·the Body for its·own edification in love.

NOTE: The offer of Salvation, forgiveness, and Redemption is available only through trust in Jesus. The work he did on the cross paid the blood price for our souls. When Jesus arose from Hades, he fully secured our redemption, setting those who trust in him free from both Hades and Death. The price was paid for every lost soul. But only those who trust on him actually partake of the ransom.
Will you trust him or will you perish?

Author: Jonathan K Mickelson, Published: 2020-11-25, Last Edit: 2021-05-01
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