A Christian is a person belonging to Christ. A follower of the teachings of Christ. A disciple. He is one who puts his trust in Christ Jesus for his salvation.

The Bible uses the term only three times.

Acts 11:26

"...the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch."

Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian."


1 Pet. 4:16

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter."

It's clear in these verses that the term applies to either those who are or would be followers of Christ, not Christ himself. In the first century, "Christian" was probably a term of contempt.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts