This expression was fitting because those who became followers of Christ adhered to a manner of life that centered on faith in Jesus Christ and on imitating his example. ​ — 1 Pet.
(‏ اع ٩ :‏ ٢ ؛‏ ١٩ :‏ ٢٣‏ )‏ وَهذِهِ ٱلتَّسْمِيَةُ مُلَائِمَةٌ ،‏ لِأَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ تَبِعُوا يَسُوعَ ٱلْمَسِيحَ ٱلْتَصَقُوا بِمَسْلَكِ حَيَاةٍ يَتَمَحْوَرُ حَوْلَ ٱلْإِيمَانِ بِهِ وَٱتِّبَاعِ مِثَالِهِ .‏ —‏ ١ بط ٢ :‏ ٢١‏ .‏