The term “Christian” in our culture imbued with countless associations – and many of them are anything but positive. For many people, this term evokes thoughts and images such as “boring,” “hypocritical,” “out of touch with reality,” “abuse,” “hierarchy,” “crusades,” and so on. “Christian” is often understood to mean something like conformist, loyal to the system, gullible toward the media, subservient to the government, and all too willing to submit.

Where does this term, which so comprehensively describes our faith, actually come from? Is it biblical? What does it mean? How did the followers of Yeshua in the first century refer to themselves? Did they call themselves Christians? No, they used a completely An unspectacular word that came straight from everyday life, and yet it was brilliant was … and still is today. Martin has a Unusual Bible study prepared for you.

How narrow is the gate, and how narrow is the path that leads to life?
Matthew 7:14