Dr. Robert Jeffress' claim that Governor Romney was not a "Christian" ignited a firestorm of accusations and grabbed the latest political news cycle. What do we mean today when we call someone a "Christian?" Where did the term come from and what did it mean in the 1st Century? Before we join the shouting match, why not open up to Acts chapter 11 and let's examine the first time the label "Christian" was used.

The First Christians (11:19-30)

120 frightened, discouraged people huddled in an upper room, hunted by the authorities, mocked by religious leaders—who would  ever suspect that they would take part in the most powerful revolution in history—a revolution still bringing freedom and hope throughout the world? It's the most riveting comeback story you could ever hear, and you can drink in every detail in the only first century history we have of the explosion of the Jesus movement. We want you to discover with us the power that can change the human heart anywhere, anytime.

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120 frightened, discouraged people huddled in an upper room, hunted by the authorities, mocked by religious leaders—who would ever suspect that they would take part in the most powerful revolution in history—a revolution still bringing freedom and hope throughout the world? It's the most riveting comeback story you could ever hear, and you can drink in every detail in the only first century history we have of the explosion of the Jesus movement. We want you to discover with us the power that can change the human heart anywhere, anytime.

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The First Christians (11:19-30)

The First Christians (11:19-30)