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The Origin Of The Word "Christian"

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THE CHOSEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: Sunday 14th June, 2020.
TOPIC: The Origin Of The Word "Christian"
TEXT: Act 11:21 

MESSAGE
The word Christian is far different from Judaism, and it is not related to religious sects like the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, Sanhedrin or Zealots and the likes. Though the name was not used in the old testament there were priests, prophets Kings and subjects that lived a righteous life with the fear of God. The word Christian originated from the progeny of Christ after He ascended. It is simply defined as disciples and followers of Christ who had a serious thought embracing the religion of Christ using it as their chief care to shape their lives through His precepts and examples. They are the believers that had completely disciplined themselves to the way of life Christ displayed here on earth. The name Christian is not bought with money, position or affluence. It is not to be demanded or forcefully retained.



It is like respect which can never be demanded but can only be earned. It was what comes out of you- i.e your character, attitude and behavior. It was this togetherness, unity, love, sharing and breaking of bread governed by the fear and strict compliance to the authority and power of God together with the powerful propagation of the gospel of Christ as witnessed by the gentiles and proselytes that brought about the name Christian about 43AD in Antioch. Verse 26 of our text recorded 
"And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch, and it came to pass that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch". 
Beloved, it is not by profession, it is by commission and possession of it that gives both the promise of the life now and that which is to come. Happy Sunday.

PRAYER POINTS: 
START WITH PRAISE & WORSHIP..
1. Thank God for a new day.
2. Pray God to enable you live up to His expectation. 
3. Pray that your life will bring glory to God not reproach.
4. Pray that God should enable the end time church to attain the attitude and characters of the early church.

This is a publication of Christ's Chosen Church of God International. Have a  blessed day.

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