Apples of Gold -' a word is fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver'. My goal is to bring hope and knowledge to the children of God and those who are on the fringes or straddling the fence; unsure but would like to know more about God and His love for us, and His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
WHAT DOES THE WORD CHRISTIAN MEAN?
What does the word Christian means?
It means we who worship and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. According to Acts 11:26, Christ-followers were first called Christians in Antioch, the name of two cities in Greece. Christians were identified in the first century. These were people who professed the name of Christ. Today in our society there are many people who profess to be Christians but they are not.
Some refer to them as fake Christians but this is oxymoronic and mutually incompatible. The word Christian itself encompasses the teachings of Jesus Christ. Those who believe they are Christians and do not follow the word of God are not called Christians. These people are deluding themselves.
A Christian is known by its fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We believe the Bible is the uncompromised, unchanging Word of God. That Jesus died for our sins, was resurrected on the third day and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.
Jesus is our High Priest and our Savior. Matthew 7:21 stated “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the realm of heaven’s kingdom. It is only those who persist in doing the will of my heavenly Father.” (TPT)
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