Nevertheless, we fear that all who claim this name, do not always consider this truth as they should. The name Christian is a catholic name, intended to cover all of God's people, everywhere. The term catholic means universal. The church of Christ is catholic in the sense that it is the body to which all of God's people are to belong. Hence, this new body of people were to be catholic or universal in that it contained men of all nations.
All patronymic names have a commemorative influence.
If all the records of the sayings and doings of Martin Luther be buried in oblivion, still his name would be repeated and remembered every time the name of that religious body is called. Those who follow him and wear his name would remember Luther, promote his cause, and perpetuate his remembrance to others. So, the name Christian carries the name of Christ in its own bosom, and as long as there is a people on earth called by that name, the author and finisher of the Christian's life of faith can never be forgotten. We were shocked at such blasphemy, and immediately shamed the man. When you reflect on the beliefs of such a person you can understand why this would come out of his mouth.