”Two Kinds of Fear” Deut 6:1-5; Prov 1:7, 9:10; Jer 32:38-41; Ex 20:18-20; Gen 50:19-21; 2 Tim 1:7

February 7, 2021 — Reverend Chris Harper


I. Two kinds of fear (Ex 20:18-20; 2 Tim 1:7; Prov 1:7, 9:10)

1. Wrong fear

2. Right fear


II. What drives out sinful fear

1. Trusting God’s faithfulness to his covenant promises (Jer 32:38-41)

2. Trusting that God is at work (Gen 50:19-21; Rom 8:28)


III. What godly fear produces

1. Love (Jer 32:38-41; Deut 6:1-5)

2. Wisdom (Prov 1:7, 9:10)

3. Holiness (Ex 20:18-20; 2 Tim 1:7