“Here I stand” in the fear of the Lord

This is an excerpt from an article written by Rev. Jacob Maatman. The article will be published in the Special Reformation Issue issue of The Standard Bearer, November 1, 2021. _______________ Martin Luther stood in the fear of the Lord. Already at his first appearing, we see it. Why did he ask for time to prepare an answer? In his own words: “Because this is a question of faith and the salvation of souls, and because it concerns the divine Word…it would be rash and at the same time dangerous...