The Lordship of Christ Matthew 16:24-25, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 2:20 “We must be willing to obey if we would know the true inner meaning of the teachings of Christ and the apostles.” AW Tozer Our current culture is trying to tell us who we are Who you are determines what you do This makes knowing our identity, who we are, indispensable for everyday life I know who I am in Christ because Jesus is my Lord When we share the gospel and only talk about salvation, we are only sharing half the gospel. In the NT, the phrase: “lord Jesus” or “Lord Jesus Christ” occurs times. Lord as used in the NT Lord is used a term of Phil. 1:2 Lord is used to signify Phil 2.7 Lord is used to signify John 13:13 How does the Lordship of Christ fit with the concept of who I am in Christ? When we see God work in spite of our inner questions, thoughts and even doubts, then 2 Tim. 1:7 moves 14 inches south from our head to our heart. When this happens, are formed about who I am in Christ! How do we accomplish living life with Jesus as Lord? Die to Self Matt. 16:24-25 The problem with a living sacrifice is that we: Be filled with Jesus Gal. 2:20 The degree to which you allow Christ to live in you is the degree to which you will live a holy life, a peace filled life, a life of power. Faith Gal. 2:20 Faith is an response to divine revelation. Obedience John 7:17 Knowledge obedience. We tell ourselves we will obey when we know. It doesn’t work that way. Knowledge follows faith, follows obedience. Holy Spirit, what are you saying to me? Holy Spirit, what are you asking me to do?