A local businessman was teaching a Sunday School class of fourth grade boys, and he was really trying to impress the class because his son was a member. So during the lesson he asked the class this question: "Why do you suppose that people call me a Christian?"

Well, there was dead silence. Not one boy or girl spoke up. He asked the question again: "Boys and girls, why do you suppose that people call me a Christian?" There was still no response.

Finally, the man paused, scratched his chin, and said: "Now come on, think about it. Why do people call me a Christian?" His own son broke the silence and spoke up and said, "Maybe it's because they don't know you!"

Well, why do people call other people Christians? What do they mean by that term? In fact, what do you mean by that term?

Today th…