The word “work” is ergov – it is in the SINGLUAR. We could say God will judge each one's life or even conduct.
II. Living Life in the Fear of God v. 17b
A. The Example of Annanias and Sapphira -- Acts 5:1-11
B. Biblical References to the the Fear of God
1. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. Prov. 8:13; Psalm 97:10 2. The fear of the Lord shows itself when we depart from evil Prov. 16:6 3. The fear of God does not allow us to do what other men do – or what we ourselves once did. I Peter 1:18b 4. The fear of God shows itself when we are careful not to offend God or men. Paul labored to have a conscience, void of offense toward God and man. 5. The fear of God is seen by a constant attendance on the worship of God. 6. The fear of God is seen when we hold nothing back that He requires of us. Abraham is the prime positive example – his beloved son Isaac. “Now I know thou fearest God” Gen. 22:12
III. Life because of Redemption through the Blood of Christ v. 18
A. The blood of Christ redeems
1. By His blood our conscience is cleansed from guilt – Heb. 9:14-15 2. By His blood we are progressively cleansed from more and more sin – Heb. 10:14 3. By His blood we gain bold access to God for worship and prayer – Heb. 10:19 4. By His blood we defeat Satan – Rev. 12:11 5. By His blood we are rescued from our former sinful lives – I Peter 1:19
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
