Godly Hope, Godly Fear

Godly Hope, Godly Fear

Intro: Cause of Weakness in the Church

I. The Fear of God
A. God's People Fear Him
B. Prominence of Godly Fear in Scripture
C. The Keeping of His Commandments

II. What is the Fear of God?
A. Two Uses of the Term

1. Dread & Terror
2. Veneration & Honor
   B. Both Appropriate before God
   C. Fear Defined

III. Sources of the Fear of God
A. Correct Understanding of the Covenant of Grace
B. The Law of God
C. Faith
D. Forgiveness of Sins

Exhortation:

1. Do You Fear the Lord?
2. Are You Growing in the Fear of God?