4/20/2014 Fear God! “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” Ecclesiastes 12:13

4/20/2014 Fear His Wrath

4/20/2014 Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Fear His Wrath A. God is just. B. God’s punishment causes fear. 4/20/2014 Fear His Wrath A. God is just. Romans 11:19-22 B. God’s punishment causes fear. Acts 5:1-11 “For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 Fear His Wrath (Matthew 10:28). God is good, but He is also just. Romans 11:19-22 (Paul took the gospel to the Gentiles; the Gentiles were not to be haughty about this.)(They could be cut off just like the Jews were through unbelief.) God’s punishment causes fear. Acts 5:1-11 (Ananias and Sapphira) God warns us for a reason. It is necessary to fear His wrath (cf. Ecclesiastes 12:14).

Fear Sinning Against Him 4/20/2014 Fear Sinning Against Him A. Fear is included in repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:11 Fear toward repeating the sin again. 1 Peter 5:8 B. Our ignorance will be judged. Luke 12:42-48; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 Fear Sinning Against Him Fear is included in repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:11 Clearing of yourselves – quick to stop doing what is wrong. Making sure the blame is taken away. Fear – fear toward repeating the sin again. This is part of being watchful (1 Peter 5:8 – self-controlled and watchful). Our ignorance will be judged. (What we don’t know won’t hurt us?! Yes it will.) Luke 12:42-48 (did not know, yet deserving of stripes.) 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 (those who don’t know God) This is why it is necessary to dwell on Christian living.

Fear Him Because He is God 4/20/2014 Fear Him Because He is God Fear – yârê' – to fear; morally to revere Fear – eulabeia – reverence (piety) A. God is holy, He must be revered. Reverence in worship – Hebrews 12:25-29 Exodus 3:1-6 Revere His name. (Leviticus 24:10-16) B. There are consequences to irreverence. Fear Him Because He is God Fear – yârê' (yaw-ray') – to fear; morally to revere (Ecc. 12:13). Fear – eulabeia (yoo-lab'-i-ah) – reverence (piety) (Hebrews 12:28-29; 5:7). God is holy, He must be revered. Reverence in worship – Hebrews 12:25-29 (kingdom – church). (talking, passing notes, doodling, getting up, laughing, not participating, being late, not coming, etc.) Exodus 3:1-6 (Moses at burning bush) “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9) (not only our attitude in prayer, but all aspects of worship)  Revere His name. (Leviticus 24:10-16) When you take the Lord’s name in vain (of no real value), you are saying, “God means very little to me, and I don’t care what He thinks of me.” There are consequences to irreverence.

4/20/2014 Fear God! We must fear the inevitable conclusion of disobedience to God – being cast into hell. We must be vigilant and fear sinning against the one who can send us there. We must be cognizant of His nature, and revere Him. “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” – Ecclesiastes 12:13