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Christian One who belongs to Christ and thus follows Him. The word was first used in Antioch a few years after Jesus' resurrection and the beginning of the church (Acts 11:26). Surprisingly, the word Christian is only used two other times in the NT (Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16). One becomes a Christian when one obeys the gospel through faith, repentance and baptism.
Key KJV Scriptures:
Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16; Acts 2:41-47
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
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Acts 2:41 (KJV)
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:42 (KJV)
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:43 (KJV)
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Acts 2:44 (KJV)
And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 2:45 (KJV)
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 2:46 (KJV)
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 2:47 (KJV)
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 11:26 (KJV)
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.
Acts 26:28 (KJV)
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
1 Peter 4:16 (KJV)
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Reference selections include Orville J. Nave’s public-domain topical index, via Brady Stephenson’s bible-data (CC BY 4.0). Titles and references have been normalized, duplicates merged, and references checked against the site’s KJV. This is a passage-finding aid; its classifications do not establish doctrine.