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NASB | Acts 11:26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. [Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16] |
Bible Question: what is the difference between disiple and christian. |
Bible Answer: According the Bible (scripture cited), "the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch". That means that disciples are christians, there is no difference. The word "Christian" is just another name for "disciple", but is used far more commonly in today's society, because of the stigma associated with the word disciple. Nowadays people consider "disciples" as "too radical". But you will find that the Bible talks more about disciples than christians, because that is the true name for a follower of Jesus! In the bible, the first "disciples" were close followers of Jesus. Then his following grew after the his death and resurrection (see Acts 6:1). Most bibles have a concordance - look to find the word "disciple" and it will lead you to what it means to be a disciple, a follower of Christ. Disciples were called Christians, so they are one in the same. The word "Christian" is only the in the bible 3 times! |