The gospel was publicly taught in Antioch by certain disciples from Cyprus and Cyrene, who came "preaching the Lord Jesus." "The hand of the Lord was with them," and their earnest labors were productive of fruit. "A great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Acts 11:21.
The labors of Barnabas in Antioch were richly blessed, and many
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--It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. The name was given them because Christ was the main theme of their preaching, their teaching, and their conversation.
*It was God who gave to them the name of Christian. This is a royal name, given to all who join themselves to Christ. It was of this name that James wrote later, "Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?" James 2:6, 7.
--The example of the followers of Christ at Antioch should be an inspiration to every believer living in the great cities of the world today. ....His purpose that the church members living in these cities shall use their God-given talents in working for souls.
--The Christian church was at this time entering upon an important era. Their teachings concerning the breaking down of "the middle wall of partition" (Ephesians 2:14) that had so long separated the Jewish and the Gentile world, would naturally subject them to the charge of heresy.
**God has made His church on the earth a channel of light, and through it He communicates His purposes and His will.
The cause of God in the earth today
is in need of living representatives of Bible truth.
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