Q & A : Fiercely Defend the Lordship Of Christ
Q: Defend Christ’s lordship from what?
A: 1Jn.5:21: “Children, keep yourselves from idols.”
Q: What is an idol?
A: Something/someone between Christ and christian.
Q: Why was John concerned?
A. Because idols usurp the lordship of Christ.
Q: They gain ascendency to the throne of one’s life?
A: And once seated they begin to destroy.
Q: How destructive are they?
A: Idols plunder one’s faith, power, usefulness.
Q: Are idols sometimes people?
A: Not sometimes, but usually.
Q: Like family and friends?
A: And religious leaders.
Q: How can we identify an idol?
A: An idol is someone we cater to.
Q: How do we protect ourselves?
A: Only by fiercely defending the lordship of Christ.
Q: Fiercely?
A: Acts 20:30: “Among yourselves men will…. draw
away the disciples after themselves.”
Q: Were these religionists successful?
A: Gal.1:6: “I marvel that you are turning away so
soon from Him who called you.”
Q: Sad. But is their problem our problem?
A: Religionists will ensnare anyone who does not
fiercely defend his/her lordship of Christ.