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“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. ” Acts 11: 26 Christianos = a follower of Christ

A 1. Heard and Believed Christian the Gospel No Christians in Antioch until some Acts 11: 19 -21 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. ”

A Christian 2. Indebted to Others “But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. ” Acts 11: 20

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A Christian 2. Indebted to Others “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. ” Rom. 1: 14 How can we pay this debt ?

A Christian 3. Teaches others The Gospel Acts 11: 20 “And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. ” Acts 8: 4 “went every where preaching the word” Romans 1: 15 “As much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at

A Christian 4. Talks about The Gospel “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word. ” Acts 11: 19 ASV “speaking” - “to utter words with the mouth” Politics or Religion ?

A Christian 5. Is not a quitter Acts 11: 19 – persecuted and scattered Why do some quit today: Ø Hypocrites in the church Ø Someone offended me – Matt. 18: 15 Ø Don’t like the preacher / elders / song leader Ø “Burn out” “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ” Gal. 6: 9

A Christian 6. Has a Supreme Purpose “Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord. ” Acts 11: 23 Plan, intention, decision A set plan

A Christian 7. Cleaves to The Lord “Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord. ” Acts 11: 23 Matt. 19: 5 “cleave to his wife” Ø We are married to the Lord - Rom. 7: 1 -4 Ø It is for life - permanent Ø There is no Divorce

A Christian 8. A Good Person “For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. ” Acts 11: 24 Acts 10: 38 Jesus went about doing good 3 Jn. 11 – imitate that which is good

A Christian 9. Assembles “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” Acts 11: 26 Christians in Troas assembled - Acts 20: 7 The Christians in Radford will assemble

A 10. Accepts his or her Christian Responsibility Acts 11: 29 “Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send For he was a good man, and full of the relief to the Holy brethren which in Judaea: ” Ghost and of faith: and dwelt much people was added unto the Lord. 2 Cor. 8: 12 “a willing mind” A Christian does not shirk their responsibility

Are you a Christian ? Believe Repent Confess Baptized A Christian lives a life pleasing to God !