S33k3r Posted December 17, 2022 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 164 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted December 17, 2022 If so, what exactly is it that we are to follow? Is foot-washing a must? Should we all be suffering on a daily basis? Should we strive to offend the world with our Biblical teachings as Christ did? Should we seek out Jews to wrestle the Scriptures with in the streets? What exactly is expected of a true follower of Christ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willa Posted December 18, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 186 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,253 Content Per Day: 3.32 Reputation: 16,669 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted December 18, 2022 The expression Christian was originally a derogatory name the meant "little Christs". A Christian is a person who is indwell by His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. As such we should be loving the unlovable and forgiving the unforgivable just has Christ has loved and forgiven us. We are to walk in the Spirit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. M Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 743 Topics Per Day: 1.32 Content Count: 3,893 Content Per Day: 6.93 Reputation: 1,798 Days Won: 12 Joined: 10/28/2022 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/18/1956 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 9:27 PM, S33k3r said: If so, what exactly is it that we are to follow? Is foot-washing a must? Should we all be suffering on a daily basis? Should we strive to offend the world with our Biblical teachings as Christ did? Should we seek out Jews to wrestle the Scriptures with in the streets? What exactly is expected of a true follower of Christ? Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Christians are believers who assemble by faith, abiding under the leading of the Holy Spirit. This is clear from the testimony of what was taking place at Antioch. This is receiving the promise, and accessing eternal life. Ephesians 4: 3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. M Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 743 Topics Per Day: 1.32 Content Count: 3,893 Content Per Day: 6.93 Reputation: 1,798 Days Won: 12 Joined: 10/28/2022 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/18/1956 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 9:27 PM, S33k3r said: Is foot-washing a must? What was the teaching of the Lord? John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. This is not a teaching on hygiene, His words are Spirit and Truth. Foot washing represents our willingness to forgive one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,561 Content Per Day: 12.13 Reputation: 3,350 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/18/2022 at 2:33 AM, Willa said: The expression Christian was originally a derogatory name the meant "little Christs". A Christian is a person who is indwell by His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. As such we should be loving the unlovable and forgiving the unforgivable just has Christ has loved and forgiven us. We are to walk in the Spirit. @Willa What may have started as a dismissive term has become a glorious term showing a beloved body of truth for service and suffering, with sure promise for eternity! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,561 Content Per Day: 12.13 Reputation: 3,350 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2022 @iamlamad FYI..........this thread is interesting (I didn't start it, mind........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.49 Reputation: 9,018 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Acts 11:26 (NAS20S) and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers of people; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,561 Content Per Day: 12.13 Reputation: 3,350 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Alive said: Acts 11:26 (NAS20S) and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers of people; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. A pivotal verse there for a thread of this title......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,561 Content Per Day: 12.13 Reputation: 3,350 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) @Willa This is an interesting thread; and the Antioch angle also is very important............ Edited December 19, 2022 by farouk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael37 Posted December 19, 2022 Group: Servant Followers: 21 Topic Count: 244 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 7,014 Content Per Day: 3.28 Reputation: 4,933 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/05/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/23/1954 Share Posted December 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Alive said: Acts 11:26 (NAS20S) and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers of people; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Excellent verse to quote @Alive As many have observed and commented on in the past, Scripture doesn't say by whom the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch, nor is there any suggestion it was as a term of derision. Rather there is the normal extension of vocabulary as demonstrated below. Strong G5548 χρίω chriō khree'-o Probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, that is, (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service: - anoint. Total KJV occurrences: 5 Strong G5547 Χριστός Christos khris-tos' From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus: - Christ. Total KJV occurrences: 569 Strong G5546 Χριστιανός Christianos khris-tee-an-os' From G5547; a Christian, that is, follower of Christ: - Christian. Total KJV occurrences: 3 Of course, as most are aware, words and terms can be used reproachfully, and Peter addresses the issue here. 1Pe 4:14-16 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. (15) But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters. (16) Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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