Church notes - 2nd April 2023

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Ephesians 1:3 - 10

Communion
1 Corinthians 11:22 - 27

Prayer - For the recently elected New South Wales Government.

Sermon
1 John 3:10 - 24
What does real Christianity look like?
It demonstrates rightous lives and love. vs 10 - 15

vs 11
vs 12
Don't be like Cain.

e.g. Star Wars
Anakin Skywalker had sinister evil fester inside him until he became Darth Vader.

True vs False Christianity
False Teachers wouldn't have righteous lives.

Be thankful that God is at work in your life.
Look at the fruit of a new teaching. Does it line up with the Bible?

True Christianity demonstrates true love.
vs 16

Jesus' sacrificial love.

vs 17

vs 19
e.g. Parental love. Siblings reflecting their parent's love.

Real Christianity
1) It demonstrates righteous living and love
2) It demonstrates Christlike love
3) It demonstrates obedience to God's commands and gives assurance.

Live before God with confidence.

A whole life commitment.

Imposter Syndrome

But we have assurance.
If have committed to Christ, God has admitted you into His family.

Romans 8:1
Romans 5:1

Christians can be assurred that they belong to Christ because of His final work on the Cross, and the evidence they see in their lives.

When you feel unsettled, remember what real Christianity looks like from 1 John 3 and with God's help, persevere in it unashamedly.