ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Title: Should Christians Be Afraid of God?
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0:00 Introduction
0:27 What Is the Fear of God?
16:44 Fearing and Loving the Same Person
21:09 But the Bible Also Says Love Casts Out Fear?
25:30 Fear that Draws You In
29:53 What's Next?
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. (ESV)
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Ecclesiastes ends with the command to “fear God and keep his commandments,” but what kind of fear should Christians have toward a God who loves them? Pastor Jed Gillis, Pastor Isaias Viñales, and Jason Harper discuss how the fear of God goes beyond simple respect or reverence. God’s holiness, power, and judgment should produce real awe and trembling, yet His goodness and grace mean that believers do not need to fear Him as a malicious or unpredictable threat. Instead, biblical fear draws us closer to God. Through Christ, the God whose power should make us tremble is also the God who welcomes us to find refuge in Him.
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Berean Bible Church is a non-denominational church in East Knoxville, TN. We are grounded in the Word, celebrating the transformative power of the Gospel. Our community thrives on worship and mutual encouragement, fostering deep connections among members. Committed to our mission, we reach out with compassion and hope, reflecting God's glory throughout our city and beyond.
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