I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Ephesians 4:1 (KJV)
Believers who have been saved by the atoning blood of Jesus Christ have a spiritual family name. We are called "Christians."
In the New Testament, the name Christian was first given to the disciples in Antioch by those who noted their behavior (read Acts 11:19-26). Two things defined these early believers. (1) They talked about the good news of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ every where they went (v. 20). And they (2) eagerly learned the Scriptures as Barnabas and Saul taught them for a whole year (v.26).
The name Christian means an "adherent to Christ" in other words, literally one who "sticks" to Christ. Today, many people call them selves Christians, but really should they?
If you call yourself a Christian, does your life tell others who Jesus is? Are you hungry for God's Word in your life? Do your actions bring honor or shame to the Name of Christ?
Just saying you're a Christian doesn't mean you are one!
So, what's in a name? When the name is Christian, there is so much more, indeed!
A Christian reflect Jesus Christ! What about you? This is an Eternal Question?
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