Jesus, never gave a definition, what a christian was. Neither did the word, ever came out of His mouth. He never called anyone a christian.
And the word christian was only use 3 times in the "Whole Bible". And in the whole Bible, the only "child of God" spoke it or used it was "Peter and Luke". No other "child of God" is recorded using the word "christian" in the Bible.
Now Luke, had to recorded the "Acts of The Apostles" around A.D. 60, so Jesus had to had died around A.D. 30-34. So then, Jesus had to had died and went to Heaven about 30 years before the word "christian" was ever created. or the word used.
(Acts 11
.
22And the news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem,
and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch.
23Then when he had come and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and
began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain
true to the Lord;
24for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.
25And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul; 26and
when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came about that for an entire year they met with the church, and taught considerable numbers;
and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Now in Chapter 26 of Acts, King Agrippa used the word
"christian" but Apostle Paul
didn't.
24And while
Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind!
Your great learning is driving you mad.”
25But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.
26“For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner.
27“King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.”
28And Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.”
29And
Paul said, “I would to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day,
might become such as I am, except for these chains.” [
and Paul didn't used the word
christian, but said: "
might become such as I am"
Now the
3rd. time the word "
christian" is used in the the Bible is Here in
(1 Peter 4:16). where Peter records it around A.D. 65 about 5 years after Luke recorded it in "ACTS" around that Missionary Journey surounding "Barnabas who went to Antioch and during that time in about a year,
when they 1st was called "Christians." still around 30 years after Jesus had died and Rose and Ascended into Heaven, before they ever were called
"Christians"! or even heard the word mention before.
Now, is that not great "Exegesis" and it only came about, just by reading "The Holy Scriptures" and using common sense! and applying that sense in quietness.
No "Theological or Divinity degree in Religious Studies" or my Pastor said this or that. But make sure you have a good close to word for word "Translation" of the Original Copied Text" for Our Father has made it possible to be! For at one TIME a good Bible Translation of The Original Copied Text, costed more than a House.
(1 Peter 4:16).
16but if
anyone suffers as a
Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God.
And this is how Apostle Peter used the word "
Christian". Once. And it is recorded no where else or is it recorded anywhere Peter ever used it again. In "Holy Scripture"
Followers of Jesus Christ where called "
The People of The WAY" You will find the term
"The Way" through out the New Testament.
This is only for
The Edifications of The Saints of GOD, and at no time to Strike any Offense against the word "Christians"
in honor to Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Shalom.
