The Great Confession of the Ages

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"And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:11).

“Jesus Christ is Lord!”

God alone knows exactly how many of our forefathers spoke these enduring words of truth at the price of their lives. History is replete with legendary accounts of humble, yet noble men and women who were burned at the stake, beheaded, thrown to wild beasts, and in other ways tortured for their devotion to Jesus Christ. Men and women of whom this world was not worthy.

What is this power that moves men and women to not count their own lives dear unto themselves that they may confess before an angry world their faith in Christ as Lord?

Rulers scoffed at such blind faith, and then raged in fury against such true allegiance for another. Unable to strike Christ Himself, they turned their swords against those who follow Him in love. But, as one has said, “He has walked by the graveside of earth’s fallen kings who opposed Him and yet He still reigneth.”

“Jesus Christ is Lord!”

This was the Church’s earliest confession, and it will be the rally cry of the faithful who hold firm to the end. It has been, and remains, the abiding test of authentic Christianity. So, how do you measure up? Is Jesus Christ Lord of your life?
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