It's Just The Beginning Part 4
Nate Lowe
Part of Sermon Notes
March 17, 2024
  1. Reverential Fear: Fearing God means having a profound reverence and respect for His power, holiness, and authority. This fear is not primarily about being scared of punishment, but rather about recognizing God’s greatness and submitting oneself to His will.
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  2. Recognition of God’s Sovereignty: Fearing God also entails acknowledging His sovereignty over all creation. It involves understanding that God is the ultimate authority and that His commands should be followed out of reverence and obedience.
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  3. Awe and Wonder: Fearing God can also involve a sense of awe and wonder at His majesty and glory. This aspect of fear is about being overwhelmed by God’s greatness and acknowledging one’s own smallness and dependence on Him.
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  4. Avoiding Sin: Fearing God often includes a healthy fear of the consequences of disobeying Him. This can motivate believers to live in accordance with His teachings and to avoid sin out of reverence for His holiness.
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  5. Wisdom and Understanding: In some passages, fearing God is associated with wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 9:10