Is fear ever a good thing? Is fear ever a bad thing? We all have experienced fear, and we know it can be a very powerful emotion. Can you describe your most fearful moment? But how does the Bible define fear? Consider the text for this lesson:
"Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it." Hebrews 4:1
Please read the passage in context and be ready to discuss this together. Hope to see you there!
I Peter 1:17-21 "17 If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you 21 who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God."
ReplyDeleteBill - thanks for the excellent class; it was a nice blend of theology and practical application....
ReplyDeleteIt is an important subject, to be sure. I wish we had the time to 'dig deeper'. I appreciate your comment.
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