We use the term Christian more loosely than the Bible does. If you know the biblical meaning of Christian, then the answer to your question would be yes. Notice Acts 11:26:
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.The name "disciple" came before the name Christian; it means a disciple who acts like Christ did. When you believe in Jesus, you are not automatically a Christian or disciple in the strictest sense of the word.
(Acts 11:26)
You are a believer, washed by His blood, and on your way to heaven, but not every believer is a disciple or Christ-like.
Modern society uses the word Christian interchangeably with the word believer. We call a Christian someone who believes in Jesus; however, the biblical meaning of Christian is one who believes on Jesus, decides to follow Him with his or her heart, and becomes like Him.
John 8:30-32 makes this distinction clear:
As he spake these words, many believed on him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.One who accepts Jesus as Savior is heaven-bound, but must make a decision to study and practice the Word of God, and be consecrated. This is a true disciple.
(John 8:30-32)
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