Posts with the tag: fear of God

What Is the “BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE” in Malachi 3:16?

Let’s read the verse in question: Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll [book] of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. Malachi 3:16 Contextually, Malachi was saying that the… Read More

Understanding the Fear of the LORD

The “fear of the LORD” isn’t talked about much in Christian circles today, including sermons. Why? Likely because the Mighty LORD has been essentially reduced to a cuddly teddy bear in the sky or perhaps a genial genie. The idea that the Almighty Sovereign God — the Creator of all… Read More

BEREAN SPIRIT — What Is It? How Do You Cultivate It?

Jesus called God’s Word “truth,” which means ultimate reality. He said that this truth will set us free if we continue in it and know it. This is awesome, but too often we hear totally contradicting teachings from ministers who claim that their teachings are supported by the Bible, God’s Word. How can we know beyond any shadow of doubt who’s right, who’s wrong, who’s partially right or wrong, and what to believe, and what to reject? Cultivating the “Berean Spirit” is the answer.