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Why were the followers of Jesus first called Christians in Antioch Turkey and not in Jerusalem Acts 11 v26?
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In Jerusalem, it was more of a Jewish base. Antioch was one of the most evangelical of the early churches, so it probably started there because of the missionary vision of that church. The label was probably used to differentiate it from Judaism. Remember in the early church, Jews were trying to get new Christians to keep the law etc and believe the new gospel. This is seen in the book of Galatians in the New Testament.
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Who are the first Christians?
The Gentile followers of Paul in Antioch, Turkey. Acts11:26.
What is an antioch?
antioch is the place where Christ"s followers were first called Christians. antiochens are what members of the antiochian church are sometimes called
What is the name of the person that found Christianity?
Jesus brought the Church of God to Jerusalem, Israel in circa June 17, 31 AD. Some time a bit latter, the followers of 'The Way' became known as Christians in Antioch, Turkey.
Why is Jesus Christian?
Jesus is God who became the Son of God by the Father. He is called the Messiah or Christ. Followers of His Church of God that began on Pentecost Sunday, 17 Jun 31 AD outside the Upper Room in the City of Jerusalem, were called 'The Way or Nazarenes" until circa 41 AD in Antioch, Turkey they became known as Christians.
Where is Antakya?
Antakya or Antioch is in Turkey. Acts 11:26 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. see link on left
What is the city in which the first church was established?
there were churches in Sumer and Ur at least 4ooo BC.If you mean the New Testament church, the answer is Jerusalem.If you mean "First Christian Church", then it's in Antioch, Turkey where Paul and his Gentile followers were first called Christians.Acts 11:26 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.
How did Christianity get its name?
Christ is a Greek word meaning "Anointed One"; and is used to refer to Jesus of Nazareth; whom Christians believe to be the son of God. Many of Jesus's early followers were Greek.The term "Christian" was first used in the Greek city of Antioch (now in Turkey) as a pejorative term for the followers of Christ; eventually it became the accepted name for a follower of Jesus. Therefore in Greek "Christianity" means "The way of the followers of Christ"
Why were the follower of Jesus call Christian?
Some think the heathen population may have nicknamed them Christians out of jest or scorn, but The Bible shows that it was a God-given name; they "were by divine providence called Christians." (Acts 11:26)
Why did Jerusalem stop being the center for Christianity?
There are no historical evidence that Jerusalem was ever the center of Christianity. Most activities of the early Christians happen in the country of St. Paul, in Turkey.
Where is antioch located where christianity began?
Antioch is situated where modern-day Antakya, Turkey lies.
In what country did Christianity originate?
At first Christianity was a Jewish sect. Acts 15 records a church meeting that set Christianity out as a new religion. This meeting was in Jerusalem. So Christianity originated in Israel in about 33 AD (then called Judea, a province of the Roman Empire).The Christian faith spread first among Jewish communities around the Eastern Mediterranean. Within a fairly short time (perhaps months, perhaps a year or two, it's unclear), non-Jews also came to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and were accepted into the growing Christian communities. The term "Christian" was first applied to followers of Jesus in the city of Antioch, on the site of the city of Antakya in modern Turkey. Acts 11:26 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, taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. IsraelChristianity originated in Israel
What is the modern day name for Antioch?
Antakya, Turkey
