hillsong conference 2008 - robert ferguson

"what is a christian?"
(the word "christian" in the bible is a NOUN, not adjective).

1. someone who belong to Jesus (disciple)
2. someone who is different from the world around them (stand out)
3. someone who bears the name of Christ (representative)

what did they call themselves before they're called christians? (acts 2-5)

• believers
• witnesses
• servants
• (obedient) disciples
• saints
• followers (of Christ)