The Joy of Fearing God
by Jerry Bridges
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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 God-one 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 show more 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 God-His 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 God-a 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 surprising Joy of Fearing God!. show lessTags
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Jerry Bridges was a well-known Christian writer and speaker. His numerous books have sold over 3.5 million copies. He served on the staff of The Navigators for more than sixty years before his death in 2016. Jerry leaves behind his wife, Jane; two children; and seven grandchildren.
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- Canonical title
- The Joy of Fearing God
- Original publication date
- 1997
- Dedication
- To Jeff and Kathy, Dan and Lisa: These are the commands, decrees and laws th Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their chil... (show all)dren after them may fear the Lord your God as ong as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. - Deuteronomy 6:1-2
- First words
- Proverbs 31:3 reads, "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)But I pray that you and I will continue to grow in this fear until one day we hear those words of ultimate joy: "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!"
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- 231.042
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
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