“What It Means to be Called ‘Christian’” [Acts 11:19-30]

When persecution scattered the early believers, God used it to plant seeds in new soil. In Acts 11:19–30, ordinary Christians took extraordinary steps—sharing the gospel beyond their comfort zones, forming the first multicultural church, and giving generously to those in need. This passage reminds us that when God’s people take His grace beyond familiar boundaries, He builds a church that is unified, generous, and known by Christ’s name.