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"Christian" in the Bible: Acts 11:26


Christ-followers were not formally identified as "Christians" until after Christ's death and resurrection. This is a reference to the first known instance of the term being used, in Antioch, to refer to the church of Saul and Barnabus.
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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.

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  1. sieh obadiah says:
    November 7, 2009 at 2:51 am

    who are true christians

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