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Ephesians

Ephesians. The Fear of God. Proverbs 2.1-5: My son, if you will receive my sayings, and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding;

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Ephesians

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  1. Ephesians

  2. The Fear of God Proverbs 2.1-5: My son, if you will receive my sayings, and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the LORD, and discover the knowledge of God.

  3. Greek Word used in Ephesians 5.21 Strong’s Number: 5401 fobov phobos {fob'-os} Translated - fear 41, terror 3, misc 3 (exceeding, afraid, fears); 47 Definition: 1) fear, dread, terror 1a) that which strikes terror What words are commonly substituted for fear, regarding God? Awe Reverence Respect

  4. Awe or awesome NT NASB 3 times, 2 are phobos, 1 (a different Greek word) meaning, marvel, amaze, astonish. Appears 46 times. NIV 6 times, 5 are phobos, 1 is same as above KJV none Reverence NT NASB 3 times, 2 are phobos, 1 (a different word) meaning: to act cautiously NIV 7 times, 6 are phobos, 1 (a different word) meaning: kneeling or prostration; to do homage. Appears 54 times translated “Worship” KJV 7 times, 1 is phobos, 6 (a different word) meaning: shame, make ashamed; shamefacedness Common Substitutes

  5. Common Substitutes Respect NT NASB 18 times, 1 is phobos, 17 are various words meaning respect or honor NIV 18 times, 5 are phobos, 13 are various words meaning respect or honor KJV 11 times, none are phobos Example: 1 Pet. 2.17 Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

  6. Why Must We Understand the Fear of God? Psalm 19.9: The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever Psalm 111.10: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom Psalms 115.13: He will bless those who fear the LORD Proverbs 1.7: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge Proverbs 3.7: Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  7. Why Must We Understand the Fear of God? Proverbs 8.13: The fear of the LORD is to hate evil Proverbs 10.27: The fear of the LORD prolongs life Proverbs 14.26: In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge. Proverbs 14.27: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death. Proverbs 15.16: Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  8. Why Must We Understand the Fear of God? Proverbs 15.33: The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom Proverbs 16.6: By the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. Proverbs 19.23: The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil. Proverbs 23.17: Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the LORD always. Proverbs 22.4: The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.

  9. What is the Fear of God? Fear of God is not to be understood as simply faith in God. Abraham proved this. The fear of God is just that, the fear of God. The fear of God is not being afraid of God. It is a genuine fear and awe of His majesty, power, authority. Isaiah 6.5: Then I said, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.”

  10. What is the Fear of God? Revelation 1.17 Jeremiah 5.20-22: “Declare this in the house of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah, saying, ‘Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes, but see not; who have ears, but hear not. ‘Do you not fear Me?’ declares the LORD. ‘Do you not tremble in My presence? For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea, an eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it. Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail; Though they roar, yet they cannot cross over it.’”

  11. What is the Fear of God? Luke 12.4-5: “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who after He has killed has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him!”

  12. 2 Chronicles 19.5-7: And [Jehoshaphat] appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city. And he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment. “Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness, or partiality, or the taking of a bribe.” What is the Fear of God? Their fear of God would compel the judges to be righteous.

  13. What is the Fear of God? Nehemiah 5.9: “Walk in the fear of our God” That is, change your actions to correspond to the faith you claim. Nehemiah enforced the law because of his fear of God.

  14. The Fear of God in the NT Mark 4.41 Luke 5.26 Luke 7.16 Acts 2.43 Acts 9.31 Acts 19.17 2 Cor. 5.10-11 2 Cor. 7.1 Phil. 2.10-13 Heb. 12.28-29 1 Pet. 1.17-19

  15. The Whole Duty of Man Ecclesiastes 12.13-14: The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this [is the whole duty of man]. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.

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