The JOY OF FEARING GOD

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-08-17
Publisher(s): WaterBrook
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Summary

What Kind of Relationship Can You Have with Someone You Fear? For most of us, fear is something we try to avoid. And fearing God hardly sounds like an occasion for joy. But Jerry Bridges shows how the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge, wisdom, blessing, and joy. We all want a deeper, more intimate relationship with Godone that's characterized by joy. But how does fearing God lead to joy? After all, aren't we supposed to love Him and live in intimate relationship with Him? Jerry Bridges explores this paradox as he unpacks the biblical promise that God delights in those who fear Him. Join him as he unveils the awesome greatness of GodHis incredible holiness, deep wisdom, and especially His inspiring love. You'll gain a deeper understanding of who God is that will draw you into a truly biblical, and surprisingly delightful, fear of Goda fear that includes your own genuine, heartfelt delight in God. You'll make the startling discovery that the fear of the Lord, far from being something to avoid, is the key to joyful, fulfilling, and genuine intimacy with God. It can change your relationship with God and change your life! Discover the surprisingJoy of Fearing God!

Author Biography

<b>Jerry Bridges</b>, former vice president for corporate affairs of the Navigators, is currently a sought-after conference speaker in a national Bible-teaching ministry. He is the author of six books, including <i>I Exalt You, O God </i>and <i>The Pursuit of Holiness </i>which has sold over one million copies.

Table of Contents

From a Fellow Pilgrim ix
My Thanks xi
Part I What Is This Fear?
1 Glorious Truth
Joy Wisdom, and the Fear of God
1(12)
2 A Parable of Awe
How the Right Fear Grows
13(12)
3 Soul of Godliness
Should Christians Fear God?
25(20)
Part II The God We Fear
4 Beyond Measure, Beyond Compare
The Greatness of God
45(18)
5 Transcendent Majesty
The Holiness of God
63(16)
6 Skill and Splendor on Display
The Wisdom of God
79(18)
7 Our Amazing Father
The Love of God
97(20)
Part III Responding to Our Awesome God
8 Fanning the Flames
Growing in the Fear of God
117(18)
9 He Is Lord
All of Life Under All His Authority
135(20)
10 The Fruit of the Tree
The Delight of Right Obedience
155(20)
11 He Is Here
All of Life in His Conscious Presence
175(16)
12 For Life and Breath and Everything
Depending on God
191(22)
13 His Excellence Shining Forth
Bringing Glory to God
213(18)
14 He Is Worthy
Fearing God in Worship
231(22)
15 Special Blessings, Special Honor
Enjoying Him Now and Forever
253(16)
Study Guide 269

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