In any church we often hear people quote a theologian or scholar on a particular subject of the Bible. This is an acceptable help often in getting the point across. However, when we see people quote these men more often than the Bible or on equal footing, we have to question if the person really knows their Bible. Do they idolize the theologian/scholar too much? Do they even know how to study their Bible? Today we look into the realm of hero worship and how this can harm churches, especially these days.

 


1.      Do they know their Bible?

       a.      Hermeneutics

       b.      Bible Studies/Small Groups

       c.      What Tools do they Have?

2.      Cult of Personality

       a.       Is the person reputable? 

       b.      Does this Person Have Proper Education?

       c.       Is this person divisive?

3.      Fallen Heroes

       a.      What is their Reputation within Christendom?

       b.      Have they ever been removed from ministry or disqualified?

       c.      Have they been fully restored into ministry?