Living An Authentic Life

I. A Life That is Real Knows the Real Jesus (1-2)

A. “The biblical Jesus is no myth, fairy tale, or fable. He is no ghost or illusion. He is indeed the God who took on full humanity.” - Danny Aiken

B. John 20:27

II. A Life That is Real Wants Others to Experience Jesus (3)

A. “Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to bears or lions or other animals that wander alone. Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God's people.” - Spurgeon

III. A Life That Is Real Enjoys Life (4)

A. “Joy is something very deep and profound, something that affects the whole and entire personality. In other words it comes to this; there is only one thing that can give true joy and that is contemplation of the Lord Jesus Christ. He satisfies my mind; He satisfies my emotions; He satisfies my ever desire. He and His great Salvation include the whole personality and nothing less, and in Him I am complete. Joy, in other words, is the response and the reaction of the soul to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Martyn-Lloyd Jones

Application:

I. Only God through Christ can unlock the meaning and purpose of life
II. Share Jesus with Others
III. Look for Joy in Christ