In the final message of our Being Christian series from 1 John, we explore what authentic Christianity truly is. John warns that not everyone who claims to be a Christian actually is. True faith is marked by both belief in Jesus as the Son of God and a life transformed by that belief. Like an appraiser identifying the real from the counterfeit, John points to the object of our faith (Jesus) and the effects of our faith (love and obedience). Authentic Christianity isn’t about perfection, but about living a life rooted in truth, empowered by the Spirit, and shaped by God’s love. What if encountering the real Jesus leads to real life change? Let’s walk that journey together.