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dogcombat:
Actually, a better definition would be diciple.  Those Jesus called to "follow" Him were diciples.  Being a diciple means you follow Christ where God would lead you.  Also, it's a lifestyle that GOD calls you to do (John 6:44). 


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David:
I see no problem with being called a Christian, or proclaiming to be a Christian, provided one abides to the doctrine of Jesus Christ and not the Babylonian doctrines of the Church.
It is Biblically correct to use the term Christian. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

1 Peter 4:15 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

kweli:
I've seen the word Christian used a couple of times in the bible. Does anybody know if it is in the Scriptures though? Maybe which greek/hebrew word it is derived from or what the CLTNT and others say maybe? I'm sure my CEV is not reliable in matters like these...I'm not trying to discredit the use of the word. It's only to be sure(r) of it

Kat:

Hi Kweli,

The word in both of the verses that David gave (Acts 11:26; 1 Peter 4:15) are from Strong's #5546.

G5546
Χριστιανός
Christianos
khris-tee-an-os'
From G5547; a Christian, that is, follower of Christ: - Christian.

There is one more verse with that number.

Act 26:28  Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Roy Coates:
I certainly do not care to be a part of any division. Better known as "denomination" these days even nondenominational is a denomination. We know that main stream Christendom is full of men's doctrine, many evils and false teachings. I must add that God used this system that we are being called out of to draw me back to Christ. However, in my study I quickly stalled in my maturing process and started searching for more. I thank God every day for Christendom, He designed it and He used it to draw me to him. I am gaining, growing in Christ. I gained some valuable experience in Christendom, we all did. I believe that there is no waste in Gods economy

And yes dogcombat I find comfort in the term disciple too.

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