What the bible says about life?

Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

King Solomon wrote three books in his life.

1.    Song of Solomon: he wrote this book when he was young

2.    he wrote Proverbs

3.    Ecclesiastes - King Solomon had sufficient opportunities to observe and experience life comprehensively He wrote this book after he had plunged into materialism, sensuality, even idolatry. He got lost following his desires and saw his life evaporating into inconsequential now repentant and nearing the end of his days, he wrote book for unbelievers, exposing the secular mind/worldview. He was materially rich, yet spiritually bankrupt.

Ø  After trying to find meaning in life through women, wealth, wisdom, etc., he considers life is all empty, power in vanity, and nothing matters--without God. Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life. Life was nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. Solomon could afford anything he desired, but discovered to his frustration how nothing he could buy brought happiness.

Ø  “Under the sun” > this is the key to understanding. Solomon was a believer, he is showing us what life is really like without God and an eternal viewpoint

Ø  Ecclesiastic. 12:13-14: conclusion of life is fear God, and is the essential ingredient of Life.

Ø  The good life comes under the SON that is Jesus Christ: that is called everlasting life. If we leave God and eternity out, our life will become frustrating, and meaningless.

Ø  Eternal life is not about quantity of life but it’s about quality of life, is Life reach, Life full, Blessings upon blessings.

Ø  John 10:10 > Complete quality define by God, rich abundant life, life of peace.

Ø  John 3:36 say you will have it if you believe in Jesus Christ

Ø  Jesus Christ himself said:

·         John 6:51 > I'm the living bread

·         John 8:12 > I'm the light of the word

·         John 8:23 > I'm from heaven

·         John 10:9 > I’m the door

·         John 10:11 > I'm the good shepherd

·         John 11:25 > I'm the resurrection

·         John 14:6 > I'm the way, I'm the truth, and the Life.

·         John 15:1 > I'm the true vine

Ø  Gospel of John is written so you can have life abundantly & you believe that Jesus is the Lord.

Ø  Isaiah 64:6 > you cannot come to God on your own > you cannot find the God on your own. You can only come to God through Jesus, then

·         You will be called child of god

·         You will be free from sin

·         You will have unlimited supply of heavenly provision

·         You will have  unlimited joy

·         You will be a everlasting legend in the presence of god

·         We have glorious resurrection

Sermon notes from www.intlcog.org, date:3/10/2013