Wearing the Name “Christian”
Christians are followers of the Anointed One, Jesus, and the word “Christ” is a title, not Jesus’ last name. What an honor it is, then, to share the title “Christ” with Jesus as “Christians.” This was Peter’s point.
Christians are followers of the Anointed One, Jesus, and the word “Christ” is a title, not Jesus’ last name. What an honor it is, then, to share the title “Christ” with Jesus as “Christians.” This was Peter’s point.
Daniel 10 shows God's preservation: 1) Daniel's Fasting, 2) The Man of His Vision, 3) His Interaction, 4) His Fortification. Each person should learn from his devotion.
Daniel 7:1-14 predicts God's kingdom: 1) The Vision, 2) The Unveiling, 3) The Meaning. Each person should understand its history and the coming of the Messiah's kingdom.
Daniel 5 on God's punishments: the folly of feasting, fouling holy things, false idols, and forgetting history. Each person should learn these lessons and avoid them.
Daniel 1 shows God's purposes: 1) Divine Change, 2) Divine Constancy, 3) Divine Counsel. Each person should know God's purposes prevail even in hard circumstances.
Angels are ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14) who helped 1) Lot, 2) Elijah, 3) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, 4) Daniel. Each person should see their role for God.
Examples of evangelism (Acts 8:4): 1) Noah in Obedience, 2) David in Faith, 3) Prophets in Courage, 4) Daniel in Prayer, and more. Each person should learn from them.