Definitions
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- proper noun Christianity A name for Jesus of
Nazareth , a first centuryJewish carpenter, held to be aprophet ,teacher , and theMessiah , orChrist , inChristian andMuslim faiths . - noun by extension A
saviour ; one who provides critical help orsalvation to others in need. - interjection An expletive or oath, whose use is considered
blasphemous by most Christians. Usually an expression of surprise, shock, etc.
Etymologies
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Examples
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We were talking, and you used the term Jesus Christ.
The Lovers John Connolly 2009
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Probably they would drop the name Jesus Christ into the conversation and tell me that fetuses screamed during D & C’s.
Every little thing in the world Nina de Gramont 2010
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Probably they would drop the name Jesus Christ into the conversation and tell me that fetuses screamed during D & C’s.
Every little thing in the world Nina de Gramont 2010
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“In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen,” she concludes.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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He says, "I perform this service in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen," then mentions the alleged victim by name.
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I mentioned that Engle has thus far stood me up for the date he promised me in which we would discuss the use of his ministry and the name of Jesus Christ to sanction the murder of gay people.
Rev. Dr. Cindi Love: Gay People Affirmed To Be Human By United Nations Rev. Dr. Cindi Love 2011
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I mentioned that Engle has thus far stood me up for the date he promised me in which we would discuss the use of his ministry and the name of Jesus Christ to sanction the murder of gay people.
Rev. Dr. Cindi Love: Gay People Affirmed To Be Human By United Nations Rev. Dr. Cindi Love 2011
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He says, "I perform this service in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen," then mentions the alleged victim by name.
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Then a rock band called Sonicflood took the stage and their front man told us, “Our desire is to lift up the name of Jesus Christ everywhere we go.”
How to Make Peace in the Middle East in Six Months or Less Without Leaving Your Apartment Gregory Levey 2010
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Each one suffered and bled for the honor of being martyred to the name of Jesus Christ!
The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010
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