Acts:11:26: And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
The word "Christian" originates from the Greek word "Christianos," which means "follower of Christ." It was first used in the early days of the Christian church to describe the followers of Jesus Christ.
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The name Christian originated from the Greek word "Christianos," which means "follower of Christ." It was first used in the early days of Christianity to describe those who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The word "Christian" originated from the Greek word "Christianos," which means "follower of Christ." It was first used in the city of Antioch in the early days of Christianity to describe the followers of Jesus Christ.
The name "Christian" originates from the Greek word "Christianos," which means "follower of Christ." It was first used in the early days of Christianity to describe those who believed in and followed the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Some think the heathen population may have nicknamed them Christians out of jest or scorn, but The Bible shows that it was a God-given name; they "were by divine providence called Christians." (Acts 11:26)
DesciplesApostlesThe churchEarly Christian CommunityClergy (pope, biships,priests...)While Jesus was alive he had many followers called disciples. The main disciples were the twelve apostles. Jedus betrayed Jesus so Mattias was added. Peter was the main apostle so he was named the first pope. Any follower of Jesus' teachings can be a Desciple.AVTE
The term "Christian" originated from the city of Antioch in the first century AD, where followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christians.
No, the word Christian was first used in the city of Antioch when the Apostle Barnabas began teaching the gospel there around the year 43 AD. Christ means "anointed one" and is roughly equivalent to the the Hebrew word Messiah. Therefore "Christian" means "follower of the anointed one".
Names that have the prefix "Christ-" generally refer to one who has Christian beliefs or belongs to the Christian religion. The name "Christian" comes from the Latin "Christianus." It was used as a first name as far back as the middle ages, and it became a common last name around the 17th century. It generally means someone who is a follower of Jesus Christ.