The word “disciple” occurs 269 times in the New Testament. “Christian” is found three times.
The point
The New Testament calls believers "disciples" 269 times but "Christian" only three, stressing discipleship over label.
The word “disciple” occurs 269 times in the New Testament. “Christian” is found three times.
The New Testament calls believers "disciples" 269 times but "Christian" only three, stressing discipleship over label.
Loading discussion...
In a thought-provoking article in Christianity Today, historian Bruce Shelley pointed out that we would not have some of…
— Bruce Shelley
In common talk, Christ's words, "deny himself," mean to subtract from himself meat on Friday, tobacco in Lent, wine perm…
— A. Jeans Courtney
The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.
— Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
A missionary looked up a young native girl who had not come back for further instruction. The girl said: “I haven’t lear…
“Christianity does not consist in abstaining from doing things no gentleman would think of doing,” said Dick Sheppard, “…
A prophecy seminar in northern Maine resulted in nine people ready for baptism, but all no-showed on the scheduled date.…
— Unknown