They lack essential qualities recognized in theological definitions of the church and hence are more properly understood as agencies of the church fulfilling specialist functions. (religion-online.org)
As theological definitions they are provisional and tentative, open to correction, but they may provide some common ground for thinking together. (religion-online.org)
(Pastor Jeffreys) Biased theological definitions aside, a Christian is someone who believes in Christ as the only way to salvation — as their savior and redeemer. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)