Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV) 12  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence , but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13  for And don't be whistlin' while you work either... keep your head down, fearfully trembling as you carry But fear not, for God's grace is stronger than you are! salvation using the energeō God provides; A SK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year

It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Since the apostle for good reason wants us to get rid of this foolish fear— or rather, this unbelief— A good tree, Jesus said gives good fruit, while a bad tree bears bad fruit. But the good tree that bears good fruit is "like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots

strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; 11  the Lord delights in those who fear It's not giant galaxies or complex molecular structures, rather it's simply those who fear Him, who put AAA Prayer (About) A CKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS : Our Father, who delights in those who put their fear in hope in His unfailing (covenant) love; A SK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year

) to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. 9  Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. 10  Love ( ḥěʹ·sěḏ ) and faithfulness meet Article 12: The Assurance of election Hebrews 11:1-6 - Confident Assurance Malachi 3:14-18 - Childlike Fear Why else would one repent if there was no fear of punishment? those who fear Him, and that somehow God doesn't compromise His holy nature as He forgives our sin.

and choose only what you like (Photo credit: Unsplash) John 12:42-50 (NIV) CONTEXT: These words come near But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. 47  “If anyone hears passage today - that many leaders believed in Him, but would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear hesitancy, it would be wise to search one’s own heart to discover how often lips remain sealed for fear

sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27  but only a fearful Article 12: The Assurance of election Hebrews 11:1-6 - Confident Assurance Malachi 3:14-18 - Childlike Fear Deeper   But as a Christian - that is, one who has been given the knowledge of truth, you need not fear So far this year we've come to understand that we've experienced God's grace because He unconditionally The best way to free yourself from the fearful expectation of judgement that rejecting Christ results

is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2  Therefore we will not fear The three imperatives (commands) are nearly equally spaced throughout the poem: We will not fear (notice the middle of another work week, and this peaceful refuge that Psalm 46 promises probably seems so far But this city of God which will not fall is far closer than you may think. As you navigate this chaotic, fallen world, do not fear; be still and know that He is God.

Jesus came to save you from your sins AND fear. And he not only assumed human nature as far as the body is concerned but also a real human soul, in order Now, thousands of years later, the two parents He'd chosen to usher ʿim·māʹ·nû ʾēl into the world were also, in a sense, hiding in fear. God sent His Son, born of a woman, not just to take away your sins, but to also still your fears.

Spirit - that results in the proper attitude as he approaches his maker: This second, humbled criminal fears But notice this properly grounded fear of God doesn't result in terror and dread, rather it brings about came because of what Christ remembered of him, that he was a child of the God he ultimately came to fear ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Romans 10

gold, made by human hands. 5  They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. 6  They have ears , but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell. 7  They have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but cannot walk their help and shield. 10  House of Aaron, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield. 11  You who fear us: He will bless his people Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron, 13  he will bless those who fear Psalm 115 reminds you that when you fear the LORD rather than your fabricated idols - that is, when