In the ancient church, making the confession that Jesus is Lord could bring persecution and possibly death. Why did they hold so steadfastly to this confession? The Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller explains the biblical background of this phrase and why we should continue to hold fast to this confession. Read the full article on The Lutheran Witness website.
Image: A detail photograph with Swahili “Yesu ni Bwana” or “Jesus is Lord” at Christian Friends of New Americans on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at the Peace Center in St. Louis. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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