Truth Statement of Christ #3 “I am The Life”
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Text:John 14:1-6 and John 11:25
Introduction:Jesus came to rescue us from a life of discouragement and despair. He came to give us a life abundant in joy, peace, and power and free from the fear of death and the guilt of sin.
Point 1: Defining “The Life”
- There are countless counterfeits but only one is Real!
- Life (2222) “Zoe”
The absolute fullness of life both essential and ethical, which belongs to God and was manifested through the man Jesus Christ. A life that is real and genuine.
- John 11:25
Jesus as He lived in the flesh is the “real” life that we were designed to live. Life that is overflowing with meaning, purpose, fulfillment and joy.
- 1 John 1:1-4
Jesus is the “Prototype” human being that is filled with the Spirit of God.
*Zoe was manifested in the man Jesus Christ
*Life filled with courage, zeal, and kindness
*Life empowered with purpose and meaning
*Life built on God’s promises and sacrifice, one that is overflowing with gratitude & joy.
Point 2: The Counterfeit or the Genuine?
- “All that glitters is not gold!”
- Ephesians 4:17-19
*A “life” excluded from the life of God
*A “life” of emptiness and despair built upon self-deception and denial of the truth.
*A “life” that leads to only eternal excruciating pain and suffering
- Galatians 2:20/Colossians 3:1-4
Christians have crucified the “Old-Self” and have been raised up to live in newness of life.
The real genuine life that God intended us to live in joyfully fulfilling God’s purpose
Conclusions: Will you choose the Genuine or Counterfeit life?
Practical Applications:
Did you have any take aways from today’s sermon?
Explain how “Zoe” is different from other parts of life?
Are there really two different ways a person can live their life? Explain your belief
Describe how a person can work out of the self-deception and into the genuine life they were created to live.
Describe how we can best communicate the “Life of Christ” all humans were designed to live?
Points for Prayer:
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