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Acts 11, 19 30

The document discusses when and how followers of Jesus were first called Christians. It describes how after Stephen's death, believers scattered from Jerusalem preaching the gospel not just to Jews but also Greeks in Antioch. Barnabas was sent to Antioch and saw evidence of God's grace, encouraging the believers. He found Saul and brought him to Antioch to teach believers for a year, and it was during this time that disciples in Antioch were first called Christians. The document also provides a definition of what it means to be a Christian according to the Bible.

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First to be Called Christian Acts 9:19–30
Overused words: “Literally” “Random” “Like” “Epic” “Christian”
What is a Christian? Do you meet the Bible’s definition?
What is a Christian? Do you meet the Bible’s definition? The church is composed of Jesus Christ and his followers who have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit and are committed to Christ’s witness and mission.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.
Acts 11 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
Acts 11 22 News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
Acts 11 25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
Acts 11 27 During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) 29 The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. 30 This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
What is a “Christian”? - Someone who has been born again of the Holy Spirit by God’s gracious gift - Someone who has placed saving faith in Jesus alone for forgiveness of sin - Someone who confesses Jesus is Lord - Someone who witnesses the good news of Jesus to others - Someone who is godly and follows the teachings of Christ - Someone who is actively connected to a local church - Someone who uses their gifts to serve and generously gives to the mission of the church