The Meaning of "Christian" in the New Testament
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
I
I
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
A. One who suffers for the name of Christ
A. One who suffers for the name of Christ
(1 Peter 4:14-17).
(1 Peter 4:14-17).
1. Who turns from sin (4:15).
1. Who turns from sin (4:15).
2. Has obeyed the gospel (4:17).
2. Has obeyed the gospel (4:17).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
I
I
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
B.
B.
One becomes a Christian (Acts 26:1-29).
One becomes a Christian (Acts 26:1-29).
1. It involves persuasion (4:17).
1. It involves persuasion (4:17).
2. It is not a condition of birth.
2. It is not a condition of birth.
3. It is not partial acceptance (26:29).
3. It is not partial acceptance (26:29).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
I
I
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
C.
C.
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
1. It involves
1. It involves
turning
turning
from sin to the
from sin to the
Lord (11:21), and…
Lord (11:21), and…
2. …
2. …
Continuing
Continuing
with the Lord (11:23).
with the Lord (11:23).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
I
I
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
C.
C.
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
3. A disciple…
3. A disciple…
•
Bears his cross (Luke 14:26-27).
Bears his cross (Luke 14:26-27).
•
Denies himself (Mark 8:34-35).
Denies himself (Mark 8:34-35).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
I
I
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
. The Name “Christian” in the New Testament.
C.
C.
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26).
4. One becomes a disciple through…
4. One becomes a disciple through…
•
Baptism and obedience (Matt.
Baptism and obedience (Matt.
28:16-20).
28:16-20).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
II
II
. How the Name “Christian” is
. How the Name “Christian” is
NOT
NOT
used in the
used in the
New Testament.
New Testament.
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
people not things.
people not things.
1. Properly an adjective used as a noun.
1. Properly an adjective used as a noun.
Latin ending
Latin ending
–ianus
–ianus
> Greek
> Greek
–ianos
–ianos
as
as
an equivalent to the possessive.
an equivalent to the possessive.
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
II
II
. How the Name “Christian” is
. How the Name “Christian” is
NOT
NOT
used in the
used in the
New Testament.
New Testament.
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
people not things.
people not things.
2. Similar to
2. Similar to
kuriakos
kuriakos
“LORD’S Supper”
“LORD’S Supper”
1 Cor. 11:20; “LORD’S Day” Rev. 1:10).
1 Cor. 11:20; “LORD’S Day” Rev. 1:10).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
II
II
. How the Name “Christian” is
. How the Name “Christian” is
NOT
NOT
used in the
used in the
New Testament.
New Testament.
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
A. As a category or a genre. It is used of
people not things.
people not things.
3. Christians are the people that belong
3. Christians are the people that belong
to the Lord.
to the Lord.
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
II
II
. How the Name “Christian” is
. How the Name “Christian” is
NOT
NOT
used in the
used in the
New Testament.
New Testament.
B. Of those who accept part of the gospel,
B. Of those who accept part of the gospel,
but not all of it.
but not all of it.
1. “Altogether” (Acts 26:29).
1. “Altogether” (Acts 26:29).
2. Turning from sin to the Lord (Acts 11:21).
2. Turning from sin to the Lord (Acts 11:21).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
II
II
. How the Name “Christian” is
. How the Name “Christian” is
NOT
NOT
used in the
used in the
New Testament.
New Testament.
B. Of those who accept part of the gospel,
B. Of those who accept part of the gospel,
but not all of it.
but not all of it.
3. Obedience to Jesus’ commands (Matt.
3. Obedience to Jesus’ commands (Matt.
28:20).
28:20).
CHRISTIANS
CHRISTIANS
Are You a Christian?
Are You a Christian?
The term "Christian" in the New Testament refers to someone who suffers for the name of Christ, turns from sin, obeys the gospel, becomes a Christian through persuasion, is a disciple of Christ by turning from sin to the Lord, bearing their cross, and becoming a disciple through baptism and obedience. It is not used as a category or genre but denotes people belonging to the Lord. The term distinguishes those who fully accept the gospel from those who only accept parts of it.
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CHRISTIANS I. The Name Christian in the New Testament. A. One who suffers for the name of Christ (1 Peter 4:14-17). 1. Who turns from sin (4:15). 2. Has obeyed the gospel (4:17).
CHRISTIANS I. The Name Christian in the New Testament. B. One becomes a Christian (Acts 26:1-29). 1. It involves persuasion (4:17). 2. It is not a condition of birth. 3. It is not partial acceptance (26:29).
CHRISTIANS I. The Name Christian in the New Testament. C. Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26). 1. It involves turning from sin to the Lord (11:21), and 2. Continuing with the Lord (11:23).
CHRISTIANS I. The Name Christian in the New Testament. C. Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26). 3. A disciple Bears his cross (Luke 14:26-27). Denies himself (Mark 8:34-35).
CHRISTIANS I. The Name Christian in the New Testament. C. Is a disciple of Christ (Acts 11:19-26). 4. One becomes a disciple through Baptism and obedience (Matt. 28:16-20).
CHRISTIANS II. How the Name Christian is NOT used in the New Testament. A. As a category or a genre. It is used of people not things. 1. Properly an adjective used as a noun. Latin ending ianus > Greek ianos as an equivalent to the possessive.
CHRISTIANS II. How the Name Christian is NOT used in the New Testament. A. As a category or a genre. It is used of people not things. 2. Similar to kuriakos LORD S Supper 1 Cor. 11:20; LORD S Day Rev. 1:10).
CHRISTIANS II. How the Name Christian is NOT used in the New Testament. A. As a category or a genre. It is used of people not things. 3. Christians are the people that belong to the Lord.
CHRISTIANS II. How the Name Christian is NOT used in the New Testament. B. Of those who accept part of the gospel, but not all of it. 1. Altogether (Acts 26:29). 2. Turning from sin to the Lord (Acts 11:21).
CHRISTIANS II. How the Name Christian is NOT used in the New Testament. B. Of those who accept part of the gospel, but not all of it. 3. Obedience to Jesus commands (Matt. 28:20).
CHRISTIANS Are You a Christian?
