The KJV Bible is known for being comprised of 66 books. The old testament has 39 books and the new testament 27books yet no way in the old testament the words christ and christian can be found. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John the word Christians is not found. Never in scripture we read where Immanuel (they called Jesus) ever called his disciples, apostles or followers Christians. In Bible college I was told that in the book of acts chapter 11:26 is where it is mentioned that the disciples were first called Christians. My question is by whom and why? If so called Christians were to study the etymology of the word Christ and learn that it derived from the Greek Christos which derived from the Hindu Krishna would have second thought of why they were never educated by their Pastors or television evangelists about their savior is of Greek gentile name and they are called after such title as Christians. Unfortunately, Christians are often taught by hear say not study.
2007-07-17 05:43:00 · 11 answers · asked by Doktorzero 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The first known usage of this term can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, in Acts 11:26: "the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." The term was thus first used to denote those known or perceived to be disciples of Christ. Similarly, in the two other New Testament uses of the word (Acts 26:28 and 1 Peter 4:16), it refers to the public identity of those who follow Jesus.
2007-07-17 05:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The word christ is derived from the Greek word for anointed. The word messiah means anointed in Hebrew. So, "christ" is just a Greek translation of "messiah".
I wouldn't be terribly surprised to learn that the Greek word for anointed was related to Krishna, however. When Alexander the Great conquered the Middle-East, there was a lot of cross-cultural mixing that occurred.
In fact, the stories of Jesus could have very well been influenced by stories about Krishna. However, the Christian religion seems to have copied more from Mithraism than from Hinduism and Krishna, (of course, Hinduism probably influenced Mithraism).
2007-07-17 06:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Azure Z 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, let me say, I am a thinker and I do love philosophy and science.
I have known Christ "Kristos" is from the Greek for not sure how long, over 20 years. And, even if the Greek word Kristos came from the Hindi word (not Hindu) Hindu refers to the culture or people, Hindi refers to the language and literature. Same thing basically but, different context.
I digress, even if it did come from the Hindu culture, that is all just semantics. God is not limited by cultures or words. He created all. He is the God of the Jews, Greeks, Indians, Chinese , the whole planet.
What you are saying should be a testament to the fact that God does not limit himself with human cultures.
Messiah is Hebrew, Christ is Greek and Krishna is Indian.
They are all just words conveying the same thought.
2007-07-17 06:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by Mello Yello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Matthew 1:21-23, Jesus was to be called Immanuel, in order to fit into an old prophecy (Isaiah 7:14). But, he obviously is never called Immanuel, but Jesus. Whoever wrote the Book of Matthew mistranslated it and, since most people were illiterate anyway, I guess that was fine by them
I also read that there were many religions of the time that used the word 'Christ' to identify their savior/godman so I'm not sure why Jesus followers were identified by that word. As opposed to Immanuelists or Jesusians...or something like that.
2007-07-17 06:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by strpenta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, and Biblically speaking, christianity is a false religion. The concept of a 'savior' Messiah is simply NOT Biblical. Here are two websites that show what Jews believe, and the actual Hebrew Bible, complete and unedited by non-Jews. Christians really should take a look at them, but most of them really don't want the truth, they think they already have it and the original Hebrew Bible and Judaic belief are invalid.
2007-07-17 05:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe inJesus and that there wasa bookcalled bible but in fact it has changed and there are many statments added andothers omitted so i think i cannot be christian .
i cannot understand how a one can be three ?it is impossible and not logical
why god go to earth and be a human ,what is the benefit?
and why a single person sacrifice for the sins of human beings?
every one is resposible for his actions.
2007-07-25 04:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never in scripture does it say rapture either but you better get ready.
I do agree to the shame of people professing a belief they know little about. When the word of God is so accessible.
2007-07-24 20:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting.
2007-07-17 05:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not judged by what we call ourselves. We are set free by the blood of Jesus. The focus is on Him and if we focus on Him and love Him, He has the power to save us. Not anything that we do can make us righteous.........
The Pharisees and the Sadducee's were leagalists, the same as you.
2007-07-25 05:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can we all remember that Jesus was a person born of Jewish faith. He was also a Rabbi in said faith. So all Christianity has some roots in Judiasm.
2007-07-23 23:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by naptime philosopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋