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Christians...
Christians are People that claim to follow the teachings of Jesus christ.
Christian Anarchists follow Jesus' teachings, there are a few others as well but I can't think of them off the top of my head. However, Jesus was not a commander, dictator or strict parent and so did not demand that people "obeyed" him. Rather people chose to follow Jesus if they believed in his teachings.
People might have been drawn to Jesus by his teachings and his miracles, but they were not inspired to follow him, as is illustrated at his trial and crucifixion when everyone rejected him and fled away. (Mathew 26.56) Only after the gift of the Holy Ghost and the preaching of the disciples did many people follow him
World Vision challenge to the people through our word, sign, deed & wonder as per the teaching of jesus
Jesus chose 12 disciples to symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel and to help spread his teachings to all people.
Christians.
Yes you can say that as Christians follow his teachings .
disciples there were 12 In addition to the original 12 Disciples identified in the Gospels, all people through the centuries who have believed in Jesus or who believe now are called Christians. These followers of Jesus can also be called "the Church," "disciples," and "believers." The original 12 are also known as the Twelve Apostles or simply as "the Twelve."
It was and is called 'The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ'
As apostles of Jesus Peter, James, and John witnessed many miracles and teachings when they were with Jesus. They were called by Jesus to follow him and witness, first hand, the teachings that Jesus had to share. These men are considered part of Jesus' inner circle because they were some of the closest to him and made some of the biggest impacts to Christianity.
Jesus knew that because people hated Him and His teachings, persecution and and other forms of hatred would always be directed towards those who follow Him.