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Evidence That Demands A Verdict / The Real Church


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Weekend Service for November 2Scripture Readings: John 13/ 1 Corinthians 13 / 1 Thessalonians 4 / 1 John 3 / 2 John 1Who are you? This is the question that sits at the heart of following Jesus. It’s not just about what you believe, what you do, or the experiences you’ve had—though all of these have their place. The true mark of a Christian is found in character, in who you are when everyone is watching and when no one is. Jesus, at the Last Supper, didn’t give his disciples a list of doctrines or rituals to perform. Instead, he gave them a single, profound command: “Love one another.” This love is not sentimental or romantic, but a deep, sacrificial, and practical love that reflects the very heart of God.Throughout history, Christians have often been tempted to reduce faith to right beliefs or impressive experiences. We can become experts in doctrine, able to argue every point and recite every verse, but that alone does not reveal Christ to the world. Even Paul, with all his knowledge and debating skills, saw that most people were not changed by arguments alone. The world is not looking for people who can win debates or display religious credentials. The world is looking for people whose lives have been transformed—people who love in a way that is unmistakable and undeniable.Jesus’ command to love one another is the evidence that demands a verdict. It is the one thing that cannot be faked or manufactured. It is the one thing that reveals the reality of God to a watching world. The New Testament is filled with “one another” commands: honor one another, serve one another, forgive one another, bear with one another. These are not just suggestions, but the very fabric of Christian community. When we love in this way, we show who we truly are, and more importantly, we show who God truly is.In the end, it is not our doctrine, our actions, or our experiences that will matter most. It is our character—shaped by the love of Christ and expressed in love for others. This is how the world will know we are his disciples. This is the challenge and the invitation: to love one another, not because of who others are, but because of who we are in Christ.[00:00] Welcome[00:59] Four Aspects of Christian Identity[03:13] The Reality of the Last Supper[06:03] Judas, Betrayal, and the Human Heart[07:40] Glorifying God: What It Really Means[09:04] Jesus’ New Command: Love One Another[11:35] A Personal Journey of Faith[13:43] The Era of Right Belief and Apologetics[16:38] Paul in Athens: Arguments and Their Limits[22:36] What Really Proves You’re a Christian?[24:27] Experiences and Credentials: Not Enough[27:35] The Final Judgment: Character Revealed[30:15] The “One Another” Commands[34:53] The Evidence of Love[35:47] Living Among the World: The True Test[37:38] Prayer and Challenge to Love

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