Why it is good for fear to be revived in us: because without it there is no knowledge of God and no love for God.
Exegesis: Three incentives for resurrected fear: accountability—based on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice (vv. 17-19); awe—based on God's indescribable blessings (vv. 20-21); affection—based on the Spirit's gospel renewal (vv. 22-25).
Further application: How to stir-up resurrected fear in us: often call to mind God's righteousness, and never forget God's mercy.
Key verse: v. 17 ''And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.