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The word Christian is found 3 times in The Bible, which designates followers of Christ Jesus, the exponents of Christianity. Read Acts 11: 26; 26: 28; 1 Peter 4: 16.
It was first in Antioch ( Syria) that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians. Acts 11: 26.
It is possible, then, that this name was used as early as the year 44 C.E. By about 58 C.E, in the city of Caesarea, the term was well known and used even by public officials, for at that time King Herod Agrippa II said to Paul: " in short time you would persuade me to become a Christian. Read Acts 26: 28.
What it means to be a Christian.
Jesus extended the invitation to be his follower, saying: " If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake and continually follow me." Read Matthew 16: 24 in the New World Translation Version.
Those who are true Christians have full faith that Jesus Christ is God's special Anointed One and only-begotten Son the Promised Seed who sacrificed his human life as a ransom.
More is required of true Christians than a mere confession of faith. it is necessary that belief be demonstrated by works. Read Roman 10: 10; James 2: 17,26
What else can I help you with?
Did Paul redefine Christianity?
I think defined not redefined, because that was just the beginning of Christianity so Paul was defining what Christianity is.
The date Christianity started?
Christianity is often considered as beginning at Pentecost, most likely in 33 AD.
Can you discuss the beginning of Christianity?
Check out the book of Acts in the Bible.
Where was Christianity's beginning location?
Well, if you mean the start within the beliefs then the answer is in the beginning of time, if you mean the separation between Judaism and Christianity then the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the belief of him being the Messiah, if you mean the beginning of the followers this would be in Israel.
Who is the founder of chritians?
Jesus Jesus Christ was the beginning of Christianity. Paul tought Christianity after Christ and his appostles were killed off.
When did the beginning of Christianity start?
In the area currently called Israel/Palestine.
What where the key happenings in the beginning of Christianity?
The life and death of Jesus, the acts of the apostles.
When did eastern orthodox Christianity become accepted?
It has always been the Church from the beginning.
What is Christianity's beginning?
Christianity started with Jesus Christ and his followers. They originally were Jewish but "branched off" to form a religion that accepted non-Jews.
What are some of the problems encountered when defining the beginning of the Middle Ages?
Some of the problems encountered when defining the beginning of the Middle Ages is determining the beginning of Christianity and coinciding that with the fall of Rome.
Why did the roman empire reject Christianity in the beginning?
The roman religion consisted of a large amount of Gods. Christianity has one God. The Romans didn't like that.
Who is the person responsible for beginning the christian religion?
Thomas was responsible to bring Christianity to India.
