Bible Question: Where did the word Christian come from since it doesn't appear to be used in the Bible? |
Bible Answer: The word Christian IS used in the Bible; not often, but in a few places. If you look at Acts 11:25-26 you will find it. "Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called CHRISTIANS first in Antioch." [KJV] It is also in Acts 26:28, which says "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, thou persuadest me to be a CHRISTIAN." [KJV] And it is mentioned once more in 1 Peter 4:16- "Yet if any man suffer as a CHRISTIAN, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf,..." I hope this is helpful to you. |