Christian: The name given by the Greeks or Romans, probably in reproach, to the
followers of Jesus. It was first used at Antioch. The names by which
the disciples were known among themselves were "brethren," "the
faithful," "elect," "saints," "believers." But as distinguishing them
from the multitude without, the name "Christian" came into use, and
was universally accepted. This name occurs but three times in the New
Testament
(Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16)
