Who does it mean to be a Christian?

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Interestingly, the word “Christian” first appeared in the ancient city of Antioch, where early followers of Jesus were given that name—by outsiders.
At its heart, being a Christian isn’t just about religious identity—it often implies a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ, a commitment to live according to his teachings, and a desire to reflect his character in daily life.

Acts 26:28, Paul goes before Agrippa. Agrippa said to him, "Almost you persuade me to be a Christian. Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day," So what's the meaning of Christian that Agrippa accused Paul of being?

The word "Christian" can be used both as a noun and an adjective, and its meaning is rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

As a noun, a Christian is someone who follows or adheres to the religion of Christianity, believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, Savior, and Creator.

As an adjective, it describes anything related to Christianity or its teachings, such as Christian values, Christian music, or Christian traditions.

The term comes from the Latin Christianus, which in turn comes from the Greek Christianos, meaning “follower of Christ.”

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The title Christian was not assumed by the Christians themselves. The early followers of Christ were known to each other as brethren of one family, as disciples of the same Master, or Teacher, as believers in the same faith, and as distinguished by the same endeavors after holiness and consecration of life.

To the contemptuous Jews, the brethren were called Nazarenes and Galileans, names that carried with them the infamy and turbulence of the place from which they came, where nothing good was found, and from where no prophet had ever come. To be known as a Nazarene and Galilean was the bottom of the barrel of insults. To the Jews, those who followed Christ were called 'pretenders. So, the name Christian was imposed upon Jesus' followers by the Gentile world, and no place more appropriate than Antioch, where the first Church was planted among the Gentile nations.

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Who does it mean to be a Christian?

I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

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To be a Christian, a person must accept Jesus as his Saviour and then walk as he walked. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps." (1 Peter 2:21, KJV)

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Who does it mean to be a Christian?

I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

[onewithhim]

Who does it mean to be a Christian?

I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

What did he say that warrants putting his foot in his mouth? Looks to me like he hit it right on the head.

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Who does it mean to be a Christian?

I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

What did he say that warrants putting his foot in his mouth? Looks to me like he hit it right on the head.

You wrote, "Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void."

Who do you say the many are? When you say many, how many do you mean, and for how long. What's in a man's heart is what the Lord is interested in, not words. And if a person does not remain in the word, they are not considered Christians. Concerning the doctrines of men, I suppose it would depend on the Bible one uses and the people teaching them. Only false teachers would make Jesus' words void.

[onewithhim]

Who does it mean to be a Christian?

I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

What did he say that warrants putting his foot in his mouth? Looks to me like he hit it right on the head.

You wrote, "Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void."

Who do you say the many are? When you say many, how many do you mean, and for how long. What's in a man's heart is what the Lord is interested in, not words. And if a person does not remain in the word, they are not considered Christians. Concerning the doctrines of men, I suppose it would depend on the Bible one uses and the people teaching them. Only false teachers would make Jesus' words void.

First of all, I didn't write that, though it is correct in my opinion. I agree with your last post above, too. I don't see how anyone could be putting his foot in his mouth.

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I would hope more Christian would know it originally meant a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus.

Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:31-32

Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void.

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

What did he say that warrants putting his foot in his mouth? Looks to me like he hit it right on the head.

You wrote, "Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void."

Who do you say the many are? When you say many, how many do you mean, and for how long. What's in a man's heart is what the Lord is interested in, not words. And if a person does not remain in the word, they are not considered Christians. Concerning the doctrines of men, I suppose it would depend on the Bible one uses and the people teaching them. Only false teachers would make Jesus' words void.

First of all, I didn't write that, though it is correct in my opinion. I agree with your last post above, too. I don't see how anyone could be putting his foot in his mouth.

Romans 10:10, "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

[onewithhim]

Your comments make me believe that you are like God, a reader of men's hearts, therefore a judge of men. Remember what the Lord Jesus said, the way you judge others is the way you will be judged. Careful, you may be putting your foot in your own mouth.

What did he say that warrants putting his foot in his mouth? Looks to me like he hit it right on the head.

You wrote, "Unfortunately it looks like many "Christians" don't even know what Jesus said and don't remain in his word, but instead follow doctrines of men that makes Jesus words void."

Who do you say the many are? When you say many, how many do you mean, and for how long. What's in a man's heart is what the Lord is interested in, not words. And if a person does not remain in the word, they are not considered Christians. Concerning the doctrines of men, I suppose it would depend on the Bible one uses and the people teaching them. Only false teachers would make Jesus' words void.

First of all, I didn't write that, though it is correct in my opinion. I agree with your last post above, too. I don't see how anyone could be putting his foot in his mouth.

Romans 10:10, "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

OK, and your point is? Who is putting his foot in his mouth and for what reason?