First Called Christians – Acts 11:26
The believers were first called Christians in Antioch. If our communities would to coin a new name for us today, what would it be?
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
The believers were first called Christians in Antioch. If our communities would to coin a new name for us today, what would it be?
The earliest church called itself ‘the Way’. The way to life, the way to truth, the way of Jesus. Are you a follower of the way?
Stephen sought God’s forgiveness for those who where killing him. Forgiveness like that is truly an expression of love for other people.
While resolving dissension in the church will not guarantee growth. But allowing it to fester will insure that growth does not occur.
Rather than complain when we feel slighted as Christians, we should learn to rejoice in suffering for the name of Christ.
Is the time you spend with Jesus obvious in the way you live your life? It should make a drastic difference in the way we live and speak.
While there is nothing wrong with giving money to the needy, how much better is it to give of yourself. It could make an eternal difference.
Regardless of who you think Jesus is, God has made him both Lord and Messiah. And your response to that is of the utmost importance.
Jesus’ call to be his witness isn’t just something expected of the first generation of believers. His call is to all who have experienced him.
I believe that salvation is a gracious work of God. It has three parts: coming into relationship with God; walking with the Holy Spirit; and glorification.