“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch
The Bible uses the name Christian, meaning; “Christ-man”
or “Christ’s one,” but never does say “Jesus-man.” Jesus is a personal name whereas
Christ is a name that is inclusive as was personal. The Christian is a part of
Christ, member of the Body of which he is Head [1 Corinthians 12:12 ]. We rejoice to call our selves
Christians.
The name Jesus applies essentially to the Son of man in
his experience on earth. While Jesus lived here on earth, he revealed himself unique
among all men in virtue and beauty.
None could approach him and none could united with him as
Son of man. But the meaning of the name Jesus is also “savior.” He comes down
to us to save us from our sins, and we can never unite with him in his
saviorhood, by death and resurrection he has lifted us up to union with himself
as the exalted Christ on the throne.
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