I’m reminded of the story of a local businessman who was a fourth grade Sunday School teacher. He was really trying to impress the class because his son was a member of the class. So he asked the class this question, “Why do you suppose that people call me a Christian?”

Well, there was dead silence. Nobody spoke up. He asked the question again: “Now kids, why do you suppose that people call me a Christian?” Still no response. Finally, the man with an exasperated look said, “Now come on, think about it, surely somebody can give me a reason why people call me a Christian?” His own son broke the silence and said, “Dad maybe it’s because they don’t know you!”

The term “Christian” is used more today than any other term to describe a believer, a follower of Jesus Christ. People talk about the …