True Followers of Christ - Part 2

Belcroft Bible Church Sermon Audio · Sep 20, 2026 · 1h 9m

What does it truly mean to be a follower of Christ? In 1 John 5:3-5, we are brought face to face with two defining marks of genuine faith: obedience to God's Word and victory over the world. These are not abstract ideals but living, breathing realities in the life of every true believer. The passage confronts a question that cuts to the heart of our existence: are we merely hearers of the Word, or are we doers? Obedience, we discover, is not a burden imposed on us from the outside but a joy that flows from the inside, born out of genuine love for God. Just as Jacob labored seven extra years…