The Changing Face of "Christianity"

The Origin of the name Christian

For at least ten years after Jesus' death, his followers were known as belonging to "The Way." (Acts 9:2, 23; 22:4) Why? Because their way of life was centered around faith in Jesus Christ, who is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) Then, sometimes after 44C.E., in Syrian Antioch, disciples of Jesus "were divine providence called Christians." (Acts 11:26) This name quickly gained currency, even among public officials. (Acts 26:28) The new name did not alter the Christian way of life, which continued to be modeled on that of Christ. - 1 Peter 2:21.

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Watchtower, 2000