10:32-33 What teaching underlies what Jesus says here?

The underlying teaching here is that there is no such thing in God’s economy as a “silent witness”. Christians must never be found wanting in their witness to Christ (cp Psa 119:46; Mk 8:38; Lk 9:26; 12:8-9; Ro 10:9; 2Ti 2:12).

To confess means to acknowledge. Christians must openly and boldly acknowledge Christ as their Lord and Saviour (cp also Rev 3:5).

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