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 |
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My Thanks |
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Part I What Is This Fear? |
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Joy Wisdom, and the Fear of God |
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Should Christians Fear God? |
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Part II The God We Fear |
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4 Beyond Measure, Beyond Compare |
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6 Skill and Splendor on Display |
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Part III Responding to Our Awesome God |
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Growing in the Fear of God |
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All of Life Under All His Authority |
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The Delight of Right Obedience |
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All of Life in His Conscious Presence |
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12 For Life and Breath and Everything |
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13 His Excellence Shining Forth |
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15 Special Blessings, Special Honor |
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Enjoying Him Now and Forever |
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Study Guide |
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