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Bearing the Marks of an Authentic Faith
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Van Tracy
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Todd A. Wilson
About this listen
The evangelical church is home to many who claim to follow Christ but who show little evidence of a truly transformed life. Todd Wilson's Real Christian: Bearing the Marks of Authentic Faith biblically defines what it means to be a true Christian, calling listeners to look at their own lives and diagnose where they aren't living authentically for God.
With a prophetic voice, Wilson looks at how we deceive ourselves into thinking we are really living for God through believing the right things or doing lots of spiritual activities. In contrast, real Christians are marked by five key qualities: broken-hearted joy, a humble disposition, a readiness to acknowledge sin, an ability to live balanced and avoid legalism, and a deep spiritual hunger that drives growth. All of these qualities culminate in the single defining mark of a real Christian - love.
To help in distinguishing genuine faith from counterfeit spirituality, Wilson draws upon the gospels, the writings of Paul, and the insights of theologian Jonathan Edwards to help listeners understand the necessary marks of an authentic, transformed life, marks that show evidence of a new heart and bear spiritual fruit through the work of the Holy Spirit.
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Wilson provides a solid explanation for knowing how to identify if one has truly received God's grace. This is meant for personal application first. Any application toward others should be done within the context of relationships and pointing people to the pursuit and love of Christ. Wilson explains his thoughts well and provides tools for asking the tough questions, inviting his readers to honestly examine their faith. Does your life bear the marks of authentic faith?
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