Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and …
Antioch - First Use Of "Christian" Gems
I used three Gems to investigate the first use of the term "Christian" for the followers of Christ in Antioch. Know who you are if you use the term Christian to describe yourself.
Bible Gem 1587 – What does the term “Christian” mean and how was it used by those in Antioch? (Acts 11:26)
When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. (It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.) Acts 11:26 These believers were first called …
Bible Gem 1588 – What does the term “Christian” mean and how was it used in Antioch? Part II (Acts 11:26)
It is in Antioch that the talmidim for the first time were called “Messianic”. (JNT) It was in Antioch that the followers of the Lord Jesus were called “Christ-followers” for the first time. (ERV) Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called …