The first recorded use of the word "Christian" was in Antioch as recorded in Acts. Before that the followers of Jesus were referred to as Nazarenes which some scholars have linked to the phrase Jesus of Nazareth. However it also refers to the Essenes, a Jewish religious movement that early Christianity may have grown out of.
If you object to the term Christian, call yourself a Nazarene.
2007-06-10 15:48:11
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answered by Cacaoatl 3
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As Jesus told his diciples to go and make diciples of people from all nations. I am one of his diciples. We are to walk closely in his footsteps. Follow his teachings and live our lives according to the Word of God.
Just because a person says they are a Christian doesn't mean they truely are. Most say it but to live your life as one is another. A true Christian will live by the Bible and be not part of the world, as Jesus said to be no part of the world.
It is not up to man to do any judging of another for Godly purposes, that's God's job, not mans. Any that take over His job are not true Christians.
2007-06-10 22:48:59
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answered by Suzy 7
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So, since you've announced that those of us who have been trying to follow Him for the last two thousand years are not acceptable, what word would YOU like to use?
Have we followed him successfully? Of course not; we are all sinners, like all people. And it's unfortunately true that some of us are angry and judgmental. (From the tone of your message, you should be able to empathize with them.) I'm not sure which practices you class as pagan and satanic, so it's hard to respond to that.
In short, I'm going to insist that the word for someone who tries to follow Jesus is, in fact, Christian. God bless you.
2007-06-10 22:41:07
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answered by SWolf 1
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Acts chapter 2 calls us "believers in the way". Who cares what the name is, society will pervert it sooner or later. Just follow Him and be prepared to be called everything in the book!
2007-06-10 22:41:12
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answered by witness 4
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You have been in contact with some Christians who don't give us a good name. Believe me there are some cool Christians around who will accept you for who you are, just don't give up!!!
2007-06-11 00:18:56
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answered by lgharr_2000 1
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Naive
2007-06-10 22:44:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Umm...I'll say it anyways. Christian. Follower of Christ. No matter how they choose to follow him.
2007-06-10 22:46:15
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answered by Sarah 5
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Well i call them, Bible bashers, and Mindless Zombies, they've not got thoughts of their own they are followers.
xxx
2007-06-11 04:39:52
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answered by ☆♥ Tinkz Baby! ♥☆ 6
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Jesii?
2007-06-10 22:39:52
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answered by Acerus 3
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woah
2007-06-10 22:36:09
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answered by socmum16 ♪ 5
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