This is more than a fear of death; Jonah is expressing the separation from God he has brought upon himself

to see that the city was full of idols. 17  So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing 20  You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.” 21  ( God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far to him— so far, in fact, that they do not use it rightly even in matters of nature and society.  different word to describe Paul's teaching here in Athens - Paul reasoned... with both the Jews and God fearing

unmistakable fruits of election pointed out in God’s Word—such as a true faith in Christ, a childlike fear number of teaching sessions represented in Matthew 5-7, we are blessed to still have access over 2000 years

Article 12: The Assurance of election Hebrews 11:1-6 - Confident Assurance Malachi 3:14-18 - Childlike Fear eternal and undeserved grace of our election and brings it out more clearly for us,  in that it further bears but rather its fearful, irreproachable, just judge and avenger. equip you to set forth the truth plainly; A SK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year

Cultivate a Spirit-filled life to bear love, joy, peace, and more. , Article 24: The Sanctification of Sinners We believe that this true faith, produced in man by the hearing Therefore, far from making people cold toward living in a pious and holy way, this justifying faith, apart from it they will never do a thing out of love for God but only out of love for themselves and fear the fruit of the Spirit; A SK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year!

to a neighbor,   and casts no slur on others; 4  who despises a vile person   but honors those who fear When that happens, the resulting pain is usually far reaching. Even people who've faithfully maintained their marital vows for decades fall far short of keeping the David is describing his offspring that would come hundreds of years later: Jesus Christ.

Psalm 10 1  Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 7  His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. 8  He lies in wait near out. 16  The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. 17  You, Lord, hear to him— so far, in fact, that they do not use it rightly even in matters of nature and society.  , writes, There are times in our lives when it seems as if God is far off.

to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So these men, wearing The church may certainly read these books and learn from them as far as they agree with the canonical We see how easily the entire sophisticated Babylonian society - which included many supposedly God fearing hast brought all this upon us because of our sins. -- 18 And now with all our heart we follow thee, we fear ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year! Today: Acts 16

the only true God, trust him alone, look to him for every good thing humbly and patiently, love him, fear Let Paul's exhortation be seared into your mind: If you think you are standing firm, be careful that Be reminded that "God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (v13)." "Dear friends, flee from idolatry." Be sure that you do not put anything before God in your life. that you can repent of them and return to Him; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year

wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be multiplied, And years will be added to you. 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you alone will bear depths of Sheol for those in the house of folly, those who pursue Wisdom have their days multiplied and years