Re: The Early Christians: Creed, Confession and Scripture

The Christians trace their lineage from Jesus Christ. He is called the son 
of God most high. Concerning him the testimony is given that he descended 
from heaven as God and took and put on flesh from a Hebrew virgin, and
that 
in this way the son of God dwelt in a daughter of man. This is taught in 
the Good News which, so they testify, has been spread abroad in recent 
times. You too will be able to grasp its significance when you read it. 
This Jesus, then, is descended from the people of the Hebrews. He had 
twelve disciples through whom his wonderful work of salvation was to be 
accomplished. He himself was pierced by the Jews, and it is testified that

he lived again after three days and was lifted up into heaven. After that,

these same twelve disciples went out into the known parts of the world and

proclaimed his majesty with loving-kindness and serious intent. For this 
reason those who believe in this proclamation today are called Christians,

a name by which they have become well known.	

Aristides, Apology 2.6-8.