“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts "11":26
The Bible uses the name Christian, meaning “Christ-man” or “Christ’s one,” but never does it say “Jesus-man.” Jesus is a personal name, whereas Christ is a name that is inclusive as well as personal. The Christian is a part of Christ, a member of the Body of which He is Head (1 Corinthians "12":12). We rejoice to call ourselves Christians.<br/><br/>The name Jesus applies essentially to the Son of Man in His experience on earth. While Jesus lived here on earth, He revealed Himself as unique among all men in virtue and beauty. None could approach Him, and none could be united with Him as Son of Man. But the meaning of the name Jesus is also “savior.” He comes down to us to save us from our sins, and while we can never unite with Him in His saviorhood, by death and resurrection, He has lifted us up to union with Himself as the exalted Christ on the throne.