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Oh I heard they called them Christians because they were as anointed as Jesus was."Christian" was not a term of endearment though. They did not call themselves that, they were called that by those making fun of them. Much like in the 60's the term "Jesus Freak" was coined by I think some radio personality who was making fun of Christians. It was an insult.
How and when was the word "Christian" first used? The term 'Christian' was used to describe a follwer of Christ in terms of the world, from the world’s point of view. The pagans at Antioch called the apostles "Christians" first (Acts 11:26; 26:28) and used it derogatorily because the apostles didn’t follow the commercial world of the pagans. "Christian" is an adjective, not a noun. The substance is not in the word "Christian", the substance is in the heart of the man it is attempting to describe, and which the pagan user cannot see.Peter said, "1 Peter 4:16, "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf". Peter was not calling them Christians, he was saying if you're being insulted and suffering because of their inaccurate portrayal of you don't be ashamed, but glorify God in it.
That was exactly my point. They were burdening with the Rabbinical stage, where as He was taking it to the God intent. He did not tell them that what God wrote was wrong. He corrected them in their misuse of the scriptures.The Lord Jesus Christ rebuked the Pharisees for both their teachings which he called "the commandments of men" and for their practises observing that The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (Matthew 23:2-7 KJV)
The Lord also said:
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
(Matthew 23:8-12 KJV)
Which is a timely warning for today and especially for this topic.
Actually the faithful did call themselves Christians and Acts 11:26 implies that the name Christian was given to them by divine providence."Christian" was not a term of endearment though. They did not call themselves that, they were called that by those making fun of them. Much like in the 60's the term "Jesus Freak" was coined by I think some radio personality who was making fun of Christians. It was an insult.
How and when was the word "Christian" first used? The term 'Christian' was used to describe a follwer of Christ in terms of the world, from the world’s point of view. The pagans at Antioch called the apostles "Christians" first (Acts 11:26; 26:28) and used it derogatorily because the apostles didn’t follow the commercial world of the pagans. "Christian" is an adjective, not a noun. The substance is not in the word "Christian", the substance is in the heart of the man it is attempting to describe, and which the pagan user cannot see.Peter said, "1 Peter 4:16, "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf". Peter was not calling them Christians, he was saying if you're being insulted and suffering because of their inaccurate portrayal of you don't be ashamed, but glorify God in it.
I learned that years ago from the Assembly of God Pastor I had. They were being insulted.Oh I heard they called them Christians because they were as anointed as Jesus was.
They did not and while God apparently allowed them to be insulted, it still was not a term of endearment.Actually the faithful did call themselves Christians and Acts 11:26 implies that the name Christian was given to them by divine providence.
The warning about being called rabbi, father, and master (or teacher) is without doubt intended to discourage making distinctions and taking honours in the church. Nobody ought to be elevated and nobody ought to be spoken of with honorific titles....
He was saying "don't make any "one" person the decider of what you do" There were many called Rabbi (teacher) but no one person should be given the authority to rule over you other than God Himself.
The faithful are called Christians in 1Peter 4:16 and in Acts 26:28. I do not doubt that the people of Syrian Antioch did intend to ridicule the faithful by calling them Χριστιανούς (Christianous) which appears to be a Greek word with a Latin ending postfixed to it. However the the verse says καὶ εὑρὼν ἤγαγεν εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν. ἐγένετο δὲ αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐνιαυτὸν ὅλον συναχθῆναι ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ καὶ διδάξαι ὄχλον ἱκανόν, χρηματίσαι τε πρώτως ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ τοὺς μαθητὰς Χριστιανούς. and the use of χρηματίσαι (Chrematisai) implies that the name was given to the disciples by divine providence.They did not and while God apparently allowed them to be insulted, it still was not a term of endearment.
In it's context:The holy scriptures are explicit the law of Moses is in fact annulled (Heb 7:18) but the promises to Abraham are not (Gal 3:14,15).
The Amplified Version isn't quite the context one ought to be looking at.In it's context:
"As the Jewish scribes. He did not say their teaching of Torah was incorrect.The warning about being called rabbi, father, and master (or teacher) is without doubt intended to discourage making distinctions and taking honours in the church. Nobody ought to be elevated and nobody ought to be spoken of with honorific titles.
The Cambridge commentary says:
be not ye called Rabbi] The emphasis is on “ye,” which is expressed in the Greek. Ye as Scribes of the Kingdom of Heaven must not be as the Jewish Scribes.
That's not the point. Did you read my comments below it?The Amplified Version isn't quite the context one ought to be looking at.
Yes.That's not the point. Did you read my comments below it?
And again, while God may have allowed them to be insulted, it was NOT a term of endearment, nor did they call themselves that. I've also already responded to the 1 Peter 4:16 verse. He was saying that if you're suffering insults of being called Christian, give God glory.The faithful are called Christians in 1Peter 4:16 and in Acts 26:28. I do not doubt that the people of Syrian Antioch did intend to ridicule the faithful by calling them Χριστιανούς (Christianous) which appears to be a Greek word with a Latin ending postfixed to it. However the the verse says καὶ εὑρὼν ἤγαγεν εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν. ἐγένετο δὲ αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐνιαυτὸν ὅλον συναχθῆναι ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ καὶ διδάξαι ὄχλον ἱκανόν, χρηματίσαι τε πρώτως ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ τοὺς μαθητὰς Χριστιανούς. and the use of χρηματίσαι (Chrematisai) implies that the name was given to the disciples by divine providence.
Their judgements while sitting in the seat of Moses were to be obeyed but their commandments were the commandments of men that nullified the Law (Mark 7:7,8)."As the Jewish scribes. He did not say their teaching of Torah was incorrect.
I am a Christian if the name offends then what is to be done? I am not going to abandon the name that God gave to the faithful simply because those who first used it did so in mockery of them. And I am not going to adopt some fanciful name that teachers of the law today think is better.And again, while God may have allowed them to be insulted, it was NOT a term of endearment, nor did they call themselves that. I've also already responded to the 1 Peter 4:16 verse. He was saying that if you're suffering insults of being called Christian, give God glory.
The only thing that changed is the High Priest. Went from human to Jesus Christ who never sleeps or slumbers, does not get sick and can't come in today, and lives eternally.Their judgements while sitting in the seat of Moses were to be obeyed but their commandments were the commandments of men that nullified the Law (Mark 7:7,8).
Rabbinic Judaism is a new religion with no significant attachment to the holy scriptures without first filtering it through the Talmud. In effect rabbinic Judaism is the logical outcome of Pharisaism. A religion built on the opinions and teaching of "the elders" that sets at naught the commandments of God (Mark 7:9-13).Of course these comments relate to those under the Law while it was still in force but now it is no longer in force and Pharisees do not sit in Moses' seat any more.
I never said you should, I was just giving you a history lesson of where the term came from.I am a Christian if the name offends than what is to be done? I am not going to abandon the name that God gave to the faithful simply because those who first used it did so in mockery of them. And I am not going to adopt some fanciful name that teachers of the law today think is better.
If it truly is your opinion that the only change is the one your post names then what is there left to say but that your post is in error and that the new testament does not teach what your post teaches.The only thing that changed is the High Priest. Went from human to Jesus Christ who never sleeps or slumbers, does not get sick and can't come in today, and lives eternally.
The lesson in your post is incorrect because it ignores the teaching in Acts 11:26; specifically that the name was give to the faithful by divine providence. And even though the idea of divine providence is only implied and not explicitly stated in the passage it is a serious mistake to ignore it. Besides 1Peter 4:16 tells the faithful not to feel shame because they suffer as Christians because God himself bears this name, that is to say because the Lord Jesus Christ is himself a Christian.I never said you should, I was just giving you a history lesson of where the term came from.
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