The Dangerous Pledge — “Jesus Is Lord” in a World of Competing Thrones

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In the Roman Empire, one phrase could cost you your life: “Jesus is Lord.”

Everywhere you turned, citizens were expected to declare, “Caesar is Lord.” His name gleamed on coins, incense burned before his statues, and his image filled the streets as Savior and Son of God. But in a quiet courtyard in Asia Minor, a small group of believers dared to whisper a dangerous confession — one that would shake empires and outlast every Caesar: “Jesus is Lord.”

In this episode, we step into the world of the early church to uncover the revolutionary meaning of Romans 10:9–13. You’ll discover why this ancient confession wasn’t a private prayer but a public act of allegiance — a declaration that Christ alone is the risen King.

We’ll explore:

• The clash between Caesar’s throne and Christ’s kingdom
• Why Paul linked confession and belief as two sides of one faith
• How the resurrection crowned Jesus as divine Lord over all
• What it means to live under His lordship in our homes, marriages, and churches today
• And how modern believers — from the catacombs of Rome to the beaches of Libya — still echo this same, costly pledge.

Through Scripture, history, and the story of twenty-one modern martyrs who whispered “Ya Rab Yasua — Lord Jesus,” you’ll be reminded that confessing Christ is not just about belief — it’s about belonging to a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

The empires of this world rise and fall, but the reign of Jesus will never end.
“For there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)