Abundant Life Sermons

What are the marks of following Jesus authentically? The Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 6:17: “From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks [scars] of the Lord Jesus.” The Apostle Paul is teaching that authentic faith in Jesus will leave scars. The scars in our lives are to be visible to a watching world, allowing us to share the message of Jesus’ bearing scars for our sins. THE MARKS OF FOLLOWING JESUS… TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY As a Christian, are you willing to sacrifice and suffer for the cause of Christ? The cross leaves scars. Living as an authentic Jesus follower will leave a mark. VERSE: In Luke 9:23, Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” LIVE CREDIBLY Paul’s credibility as an apostle and follower of Christ came not from what he said but from his scars! The world is watching what comes out of our lives, not merely from our lips, before they decide if they will follow Christ. VERSE: In 2 Corinthians