Pera proposes that we should call ourselves Christiansif we want to maintain our liberal freedoms,to embark on such projects as the political unification of Europe as well as the special relationship between Europe and America,and to avoid the relativistic trend that affects our public ethics.
What does the Bible say about being called a Christian?
The Lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22, James 4:12). The term Christian was imposedupon the servants of Christ by Christ’s enemies living outside the Kingdom of God, to label those living in the Kingdom of God. Servants of Christ should not call themselves Christians, since this would implythat we are notfrom the Kingdom of God.
Are believers called Christians?
The point is, until this time, believers were not called Christians! And if we were to call on the law of first mention, we would again conclude that Christian is a term used by the unbelievers, not the disciples themselves.
Should servants of Christ call themselves Christians?
The term Christian was imposedupon the servants of Christ by Christ’s enemies living outside the Kingdom of God, to label those living in the Kingdom of God. Servants of Christ should not call themselves Christians, since this would implythat we are notfrom the Kingdom of God.
Why is the term’Christian’used to describe a person?
The term ‘Christian’ was used to describe a follwer of Christ in terms of the world, from the world’spoint of view. The pagans at Antioch called the apostles Christians first (Acts 11:26; 26:28) and used it derogatorily because the apostles didn’t follow the commercial world of the pagans. Christian is an adjective, nota noun.
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Marcello Pera has been professor of philosophy of science at the Universities of Catania and Pisa and is now teaching at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. He is a senator and has served as the President of the Italian Senate from 2001 to 2006.
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What does Peter 4:16 mean?
1 Peter 4:16, "Yet if any man suffer asa Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.". First of all, keep in mind this is the one and only placein the entire scripture this word is used by any man of God. Secondly, Peter did notlabel the followers of Christ a "Christian" in the passage.
What does Isaiah say about the land?
Isaiah 62:4, "Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah…"
What does Acts 11:26 mean?
The word used, Acts 11:26, signifies simply to be called or named, and when Doddridge and a few others take to imply a divine appointment, they disregard the usus loquendi [established acceptation of the term] which gives no support to that opinion.
How many times is the name "Christian" mentioned in the New Testament?
Ethelbert William Bullinger, A Critical Lexicon and Concordance of the English and Greek New Testament (1908), p. 152. "This name (Christian) occurs but three timesin the New Testament, and is neverused by Christians of themselves, only as spoken by or coming from those without the church.
What does Isaiah say about a new name?
Isaiah 62:2, "…and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name."
What does Peter mean by "Christian"?
When Peter was referring to the title "Christian, " it is in the context of suffering, and is in reference to the name as imposed upon them by their enemies, because our enemies want us to suffer. What about Isaiah 62:2? Isaiah 62:2, "…and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.".
What does it mean when someone is "as" something else?
When someone is "as" something else, it does not mean one isthat something. It means we are similar, in some way, to that name, but we are not literally that name. You see, the heathens are the ones who called the followers of Christ "Christians" (Acts 11:26; 26:28). When Peter was referring to the title "Christian, " it is in the context of suffering, and is in reference to the name as imposed upon them by their enemies, because our enemies want us to suffer.
Are You Something Just Because?
If someone called you a duck, does that make you a duck? Or a dog? The point here is not about what you are being called. It’s about who you truly are.
What were the disciples called in Antioch?
And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians .”. Acts 11:26. Throughout scripture, the followers of Christ were called disciples. The Apostles used affectionate names such as Brethern, Beloved, Dear Children (of God), and Saints. But Christian was not used.
Where did the term "Christian" come from?
The term Christian spread from Antioch south, north of Palestine where King Agrippa ruled. Agrippa, during a visit to Festus, who was holding Paul, pending his appeal to stand before Caesar, became curious about Paul and wanted to hear him.
What do we call ourselves if we name Christ?
No matter what we call ourselves, one thing is certain. If we name the name of Christ, we are (or should be) the followers of the teachings of Christ. Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on this.
Who called Paul a Christian?
After Paul preached the Gospel before Festus and Agrippa, Agrippa spoke the words of Acts 26:28. He called Paul a Christian.
Who coined the term "Christian"?
It was the people of Antioch who coined the phrase ‘Christian’ (according to the text), which means, “follower of the teachings of Christ”. Whether being called a ‘Christ Follower’ was a term of endearment or derision is debatable.