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lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Musterseed on November 17, 2016, 11:54:01 PM ---Thanks I...BOB
I think there were many Christians in Syria at that time, I read that somewhere. My husband bought me a bible at an auction, he sat for four hours to get it, I think God uses him. LOL
Anyway, it is so big I have to put it on a table and stand up to read it. It is full of ancient history, plants , animals, herbs , trees, all kinds of stuff. The pictures are beautiful. It's all metal on both sides and locks. I love it. Also I can read the 1811 or 1611 version. I study something new every day. I am retired so I have plenty of time, every day is the Sabbath. It's so sad that people don't know the real Jesus, but I guess that's what must be, for the good of all. How Blessed are we to know the truth eh. God Love Ya
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Joel:
Jesus gave clear instructions that were followed by the early Christians.
Acts 1:8-But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Joel
Dave in Tenn:
The disciples were first called "Christians" in Antioch. Antioch was in Syria, and under Roman domination. It's a considerable stretch to say that Christianity started in Syria. After some time, even Peter referred to the disciples as "Christians", and he surely wasn't writing just to those at Antioch.
cheekie3:
Dave -
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on November 18, 2016, 05:27:05 PM ---The disciples were first called "Christians" in Antioch. Antioch was in Syria, and under Roman domination. It's a considerable stretch to say that Christianity started in Syria. After some time, even Peter referred to the disciples as "Christians", and he surely wasn't writing just to those at Antioch.
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I believe there is only one New Testament Scripture whereby a follower of Christ refers to a believer as a Christian:
1 Peter 4:16 (KJV):
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
I can find no other reference made by believers calling believers Christians.
A recent version (the NIBEV) uses the word 'Nazarene' and not 'christian'.
I look at it this way, if His Elect were to be called 'Christians', would there not be at least two or three New Testament Scriptural Witnesses whereby His Apostles and His Disciples called themselves 'Christians'.
I have always had difficulty in calling myself a 'Christian', when so many professing 'Christians' have done so many wicked and evil things - like killing men, women and children who did not convert to 'Christianity'.
Kind Regards.
George
Dave in Tenn:
There are three uses of the word in the Greek New Testament. Taken together, it's of no importance to me to call myself a Christian. On the other hand, it's of no benefit to me to call myself by some other "name" or designation. To call myself a "disciple" or a "follower" without FOLLOWING is beyond worthless.
I just want to be what I am, not what I am called or call myself.
What other people call me is colored by their own thoughts--right or wrong.
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