Author	Thread: There were Chrestians in the first century, but no Christians
Admin	There were Chrestians in the first century, but no Christians Posted : 29 May, 2015 06:28 AM How many times have we all heard someone say, "I am a Christian", or "we are Christians"? Did you know that history and the earliest Greek texts prove that no one referred to themselves from the first century throughout the fifth century, as a "Christian" [χριστιανος], spelled with the "iota" (ι)? There were people who referred to themselves as "Chrestian" [χρηστιανος], spelled with the eta (η), but not with the iota. The term "Christian" appears only three times in the NT and the four earliest Greek bible codices spell the term in three variant ways. Were the disciples were originally called Chrestians (Sinaiticus), Chreistians (Vaticanus, Bezae) or Christians (Alexandrinus)? The early papyri manuscripts invariably attest to "Chrestian". None say "Christian". Not one. Much of modern Christianity is false, made up, so as to generate capital. Very little in Christianity is truly founded on the scriptures, or truth, which would explain why there are so tens of thousands of different denominations, each claiming to know the truth. Early Greek texts and historical documents which prove that there were no "Christians" until perhaps the 5th century when the Codex Alexandrinus was written. So, do you know what the truth is? Here is a site which has a lot of research already conducted, or you can do a Google Search yourself for "Chrestian". http://www.mountainman.com.au/essenes/chrestians%20christians.htm Post Reply
DontHitThatMark View Profile History	There were Chrestians in the first century, but no Christians Posted : 3 Jun, 2015 06:07 AM I'm not trying to sound contrary, but you're talking about language. If you're worried about the word "christian", which is only one letter different, try reading the original king james bible. If we don't have the fruites of the spirit, or the mercie of God, then we're in trouble. Apparently, both "chrestian", and "christian" mean "follower of Christ" in principle, so to quote a well-intentioned researcher on the subject: "I can't find myself giving a toss." :peace::peace: Post Reply
View Profile History	There were Chrestians in the first century, but no Christians Posted : 3 Jun, 2015 03:12 PM I know huh...:rolleyes:..how about we "talk bout schematics" A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the information the schematic is intended to convey, and may add unrealistic elements that aid comprehension. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Christians G5546 Christian. From Christos; a Christian, i.e. Follower of Christ -- Christian. see GREEK Christos Short Definition: Anointed One, the Messiah, the Christ Definition: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 5547 Xrist�s (from 5548 /xr�&#333;, "anoint with olive oil") � properly, "the Anointed One," the Christ (Hebrew, "Messiah"). All found in ~ Interlinear Greek � Interlinear Hebrew � Strong's Numbers � Englishman's Greek Concordance � Englishman's Hebrew Concordance � Parallel Texts found in *** All this for one lil letter...an e or i ...well...I'm OK with the word Christian and even more OK being called a Christian...:excited: X <>< O Post Reply