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Freed in Christ to serve the neighbor

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Freed in Christ to serve the neighbor

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Christians of every age, including our own, have asked this question, and the answers have ranged all over the religious landscape. Martin Luther provided us with guidance that still directs the hearts and minds of the faithful: We are members of “the priesthood of all believers.” As Lutherans begin the second 500 years of our faithful journey together, this concept may provide a way forward.
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