Are You a Christian?
Scripture
Sermon Description
How can someone know that they are a Christian? In this sermon on Acts 24:26–29 titled “Are You a Christian?” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones presents one of the most important ways one can know that they are living like the apostle Paul. Paul speaks of how Christians can and should live a life that does not depend on external circumstances for happiness. This is because Christians are to find their hope, happiness, and comfort in who God is. Unbelievers are always distressed because they have nothing to trust; they have no firm foundation for life. Paul wished that all men, women, and children trusted in Jesus for their happiness as he did. The Christian message has a very practical application for all of life. It tells that all can be free from worry and fear because of how great God is. This sermon calls each and every one to forsake their sins and believe in Jesus. It tells that there is no other hope in this life, or in the next, other than what is found in Jesus Christ. Only God can grant true happiness.
Sermon Breakdown
- Christianity is practical and helps people in their daily lives. It is not vague or indefinite. Christians know exactly what they believe.
- Christians feel sorry for non-Christians and desire for them to become Christians. They know non-Christians are ignorant of spiritual truths and under the power of Satan.
- Non-Christians live aimless, restless lives without purpose or understanding of life's meaning. They are helpless in times of crisis and without hope.
- Christians have understanding and know the meaning of life, man's purpose, and spiritual truths. They have peace, joy, satisfaction, and independence from circumstances.
- One cannot become a Christian through religion, sincerity, or good works. It is only through believing in Christ's death and resurrection for one's sins. One must repent and believe the gospel.
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Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was a Welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the Reformed tradition. His principal ministry was at Westminster Chapel, in central London, from 1939-1968, where he delivered multi-year expositions on books of the bible such as Romans, Ephesians and the Gospel of John. In addition to the MLJ Trust’s collection of 1,600 of these sermons in audio format, most of these great sermon series are available in book form (including a 14 volume collection of the Romans sermons), as are other series such as "Spiritual Depression", "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" and "Great Biblical Doctrines". He is considered by many evangelical leaders today to be an authority on biblical truth and the sufficiency of Scripture.