Bible dictionary for children
Christian
A Christian is a person who follows Jesus Christ.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A Christian is a person who follows Jesus Christ. The name connects people with Jesus, rather than with a particular country or language.
Talk about it
Whose name can you hear in the word Christian?
An example from the Bible
Acts says that the disciples in Antioch were first called Christians. Their community included people learning to follow Jesus together.
Read Acts 11:26 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Acts 11:26
When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they were gathered together with the assembly, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
