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There is a view prevalent today that claims a person can be a Christian without being a disciple of Jesus Christ, that he can accept Jesus as Savior without accepting him as Lord (a word which means Master). Yet this view is not compatible with the way the Bible uses the word "Christian." The word "Christian" occurs only three times, and when we examine the passages in which it occurs, we discover that, in each instance, it is compatible (or even synonymous) with the word "disciple."
Acts 11:26 ESV
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.
Acts 26:27-29 KJV
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
1 Peter 4:16 AMP
But if [one is ill-treated and suffers] as a Christian [which
he is contemptuously called], let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he
is [deemed worthy to suffer] in this name.
In one instance, it is directly connected with that word. In the days of the apostles, the word "Christian" was a term of derision that was used by their enemies. Instead of being a compliment - or even a status symbol (as it sometimes is, today) - it was an insult. A person who became a follower (disciple) of Jesus experienced a radical change in values, attitudes and actions - and the world mocked such people by calling them "Christians." NOW!!! Is a Priviledge I Love JESUS!!!!!
this was passed along to me by a sister in Christ Jesus
Acts 11:26 ESV
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.
Acts 26:27-29 KJV
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
1 Peter 4:16 AMP
But if [one is ill-treated and suffers] as a Christian [which
he is contemptuously called], let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he
is [deemed worthy to suffer] in this name.
In one instance, it is directly connected with that word. In the days of the apostles, the word "Christian" was a term of derision that was used by their enemies. Instead of being a compliment - or even a status symbol (as it sometimes is, today) - it was an insult. A person who became a follower (disciple) of Jesus experienced a radical change in values, attitudes and actions - and the world mocked such people by calling them "Christians." NOW!!! Is a Priviledge I Love JESUS!!!!!
this was passed along to me by a sister in Christ Jesus