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LOGO “Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God” 2 Corinthians 7:1 6-16- 13

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“Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God”“Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God”

2 Corinthians 7:1

6-16-13

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“Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God”

““Having therefore these promises.”Having therefore these promises.”““Let us cleanse ourselves”Let us cleanse ourselves”““From all defilement of flesh and mind.”From all defilement of flesh and mind.”““Perfecting holiness…”Perfecting holiness…”““In the fear of God.”In the fear of God.”

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Examples Of Those Who Feared God

Abraham. Genesis 22:12Abraham. Genesis 22:12Joseph. Genesis 42:18Joseph. Genesis 42:18Jonah. Jonah 1:9Jonah. Jonah 1:9Nehemiah describes the remnant.Nehemiah describes the remnant.

Nehemiah 1:11 cf. Nehemiah’s description Nehemiah 1:11 cf. Nehemiah’s description of Hananiah. of Hananiah. “A faithful man and feared “A faithful man and feared God above many” Nehemiah 7:2God above many” Nehemiah 7:2

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What Fear Means

Respect And Awe Of GodRespect And Awe Of God. cf. Luke 7:16. cf. Luke 7:16

They They “glorified” “glorified” God.God.

Their fear was that of awe, homage and Their fear was that of awe, homage and respect. respect. (phóbos) – to flee from. Fear, terror, (phóbos) – to flee from. Fear, terror, reverence, respect, honorreverence, respect, honor. . (The Complete Word (The Complete Word Study Dictionary)Study Dictionary)

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What Fear Means

Being Afraid Of Displeasing GodBeing Afraid Of Displeasing God..

cf. Saul and Samuel preparing for battle with cf. Saul and Samuel preparing for battle with the Ammonites. 1 Samuel 11:1-7the Ammonites. 1 Samuel 11:1-7

David trembled at the judgments of God. David trembled at the judgments of God. Psalms 119:120Psalms 119:120

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What Fear Means

The Lord said, The Lord said, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest? For all unto me? and what place shall be my rest? For all these things hath my hand made, and (so) all these things hath my hand made, and (so) all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my wordand that trembleth at my word. . Isaiah 66:1-2Isaiah 66:1-2

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

Do What God SaysDo What God Says..

We do not live under the OT (Galatians 3:24-We do not live under the OT (Galatians 3:24-25; 2 Corinthians 3), yet emphasis of 25; 2 Corinthians 3), yet emphasis of obedience in Deuteronomy.obedience in Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 6:2; 8:6; 13:4; 17:19; cf. 1 Deuteronomy 6:2; 8:6; 13:4; 17:19; cf. 1 Samuel 12:14-15Samuel 12:14-15

When one fears God, he will obey to the When one fears God, he will obey to the utmost as Abraham did in his attempt to utmost as Abraham did in his attempt to sacrificesacrifice Isaac. (Genesis 22:12). Isaac. (Genesis 22:12).

““Now I know that you fear God.”Now I know that you fear God.”

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

Be DedicatedBe Dedicated With All Your Heart. With All Your Heart.

There is no half-hearted service among There is no half-hearted service among those who fear God.those who fear God.

Deuteronomy 10:12; 10:20Deuteronomy 10:12; 10:20READ Deuteronomy 28:58-62READ Deuteronomy 28:58-62

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

Hate SinHate Sin. . Proverbs 3:7 “Be not wise in thine own eyes; Proverbs 3:7 “Be not wise in thine own eyes;

Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil.”Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil.”Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of Jehovah is to hate Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of Jehovah is to hate

evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.”And the perverse mouth, do I hate.”

Proverbs 16:6 “By mercy and truth iniquity is Proverbs 16:6 “By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.”depart from evil.”

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

Honor GodHonor God..Nehemiah described himself as one of the people Nehemiah described himself as one of the people

who who “desire to fear Thy name” Nehemiah 1:11“desire to fear Thy name” Nehemiah 1:11He described God He described God Nehemiah 1:5Nehemiah 1:5 ““I beseech thee, O Jehovah, the God of I beseech thee, O Jehovah, the God of

heaven, the great and terrible God, that heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his them that love him and keep his commandments” ASVcommandments” ASV

"I beseech Thee, O Lord God of heaven, the "I beseech Thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God.” NASBgreat and awesome God.” NASB

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

HONOR GODHONOR GOD!! !! Revelation 4:8 “the four living creatures,... and they Revelation 4:8 “the four living creatures,... and they

have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, (is) the Lord God, holy, (is) the Lord God, the Almightythe Almighty, who was , who was and who is and who is to come.”and who is and who is to come.”

He is the creator of heaven and earth. Genesis 1:1He is the creator of heaven and earth. Genesis 1:1 He caused the sun and the moon to stand still.He caused the sun and the moon to stand still.

Joshua 10:12-14Joshua 10:12-14 He delivered his people from the hand of the He delivered his people from the hand of the

Egyptians with wonders and signs. Exodus 7-14Egyptians with wonders and signs. Exodus 7-14 He raised his Son from the dead. John 20He raised his Son from the dead. John 20

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What Fear Causes Us To Do

Respect for the word of GodRespect for the word of God. Nehemiah 8:5. Nehemiah 8:5

The WORD of God is:The WORD of God is: Inspired. 2 Timothy 3:16-17Inspired. 2 Timothy 3:16-17Standard of judgment. John 12:48Standard of judgment. John 12:48Timothy not to be ashamed. 2 Timothy 1:8Timothy not to be ashamed. 2 Timothy 1:8

More important than any man. 1 Corinthians More important than any man. 1 Corinthians 6:4; cf. Galatians 1:66:4; cf. Galatians 1:6

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What Fear Causes Us To DoRespect And Treat Others RightRespect And Treat Others Right.. Nehemiah 5:9 Nehemiah 5:9 “Also I said, The thing that ye do is “Also I said, The thing that ye do is

not good: ought ye not to not good: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our walk in the fear of our GodGod, because of the reproach of the nations our , because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?”enemies?”

David spoke of those who rule over men that they David spoke of those who rule over men that they should do so in should do so in the fear of Godthe fear of God. cf. 2 Samuel 23:3. cf. 2 Samuel 23:3

Many of the laws given on Sinai dealt with proper Many of the laws given on Sinai dealt with proper treatment of others because of the fear of the Lord. treatment of others because of the fear of the Lord. cf. Leviticus 19:13-14; 25:17, 36, 43cf. Leviticus 19:13-14; 25:17, 36, 43

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Conclusion:

To To “perfect holiness “perfect holiness in the fear of Godin the fear of God” ” (2 Corinthians 7:1) (2 Corinthians 7:1) is more than being is more than being baptized, more than “going to church.” baptized, more than “going to church.”

It is a challenge to:It is a challenge to:

Honor God.Honor God.Respect the word of God.Respect the word of God.Respect and treat others Respect and treat others right.right.

Do what God says.Do what God says.Be dedicated.Be dedicated.Hate sin.Hate sin.