1. “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Christianos = a follower of Christ

2. No Christians in Antioch until some Acts 11:19-21 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.”

3. “ But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.” Acts 11:20

4. Antioch Cyprus Cyrene Jerusalem

5. Radford

6. “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.” Rom. 1:14

7. Acts 11:20 “And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.” Acts 8:4 “went every where preaching the word” Romans 1:15 “As much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.”

8. “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word.” Acts 11:19 ASV “speaking” - “to utter words with the mouth”

9. Acts 11:19 – persecuted and scattered Why do some quit today:  Hypocrites in the church  Someone offended me – Matt. 18:15  Don’t like the preacher / elders / song leader  “Burn out” “ And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ” Gal. 6:9

10. “Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord.” Acts 11:23 Plan, intention, decision A set plan

11. Matt. 19:5 “cleave to his wife”  We are married to the Lord - Rom. 7:1-4  It is for life - permanent  There is no Divorce “Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord.” Acts 11:23

12. “For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.” Acts 11:24 Acts 10:38 Jesus went about doing good 3 Jn. 11 – imitate that which is good

13. “And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people”Acts 11:26 Christians in Troas assembled - Acts 20:7 The Christians in Radford will assemble

14. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. Acts 11:29 “Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:” 2 Cor. 8:12 “a willing mind” A Christian does not shirk their responsibility

15. Are you a Christian ? Believe Repent Confess Baptized A Christian lives a life pleasing to God !