Biblical Definition of The Word Christian

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical definition of the term "Christian," emphasizing that it originally referred specifically to disciples of Christ who bear spiritual fruit and live according to His teachings. The speaker critiques modern, broad, or diluted uses of the term and stresses that being a Christian involves genuine discipleship, love, and obedience to Christ. The first biblical use of "Christian" is noted in Acts 11:26, where disciples were called Christians in Antioch, a name given by outsiders rather than the believers themselves.