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: messiah
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: jesus
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: an ideal type of humanity
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Christian Science
: the ideal truth that comes as a divine manifestation of God to destroy incarnate error
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The American Red Cross is working with the community to open a shelter at a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 200 Hammond Drive.
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Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Biden himself was present when the minister, choir and the congregation of Philadelphia’s Mount Airy Church of God in Christ shouted hallelujah and beseeched the good Lord to reinvigorate the president.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
From hanging with a street gang in his teens to surrendering to Christ at a youth camp.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Directly under the dome is a small shrine built around the very place where many believe Christ's cross may have stood.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Biden himself was present when the minister, choir and the congregation of Philadelphia’s Mount Airy Church of God in Christ shouted hallelujah and beseeched the good Lord to reinvigorate the president.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
From hanging with a street gang in his teens to surrendering to Christ at a youth camp.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Directly under the dome is a small shrine built around the very place where many believe Christ's cross may have stood.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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“Christ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christ. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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