Should Christians be Afraid of God?

Should Christians be Afraid of God?

Does "fear GOD" mean "be scared of GOD?" Fear comes when sin separates us from Him. But for those walking in Him, Scripture speaks of something different: Reverence. Awe. Trust. Confidence. Godly fear - for a Christian - isn't trembling before an angry Father - It's standing in awe before the Holy One. "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." 1 John 4:18

The Missing Step? - Love, God, Salvation.

"God is love." 1 John 4:8 Without love, faith, knowledge, sacrifice and service are empty. Love isn't just another item on a checklist - it's the very nature of God and the motivation behind every act of true obedience! Do we obey God because we love Him? Or do we sometimes focus so much on the steps that we forget The One we're stepping toward?

Changes that Flip the World Upside Down

The gospel was never meant to be outsourced to a few voices behind a pulpit. It's people who met Jesus telling others where to find Him. In Matthew 5, Jesus called believers "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Not just those with bold personalities. Not just preachers. Every believer. It's not our responsibility to make the seed grow - that's the Lord's doing. But we can't dismiss the power of God by assuming someone won't listen before we ever speak. Nothing changes if nothing changes. So take a step today. Start the conversation. Plant the seed. God handles the increase.

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

We talk about wanting stronger homes, healthier churches, deeper faith and more meaningful lives in Christ. But growth doesn't happen accidently. Jesus Christ does not change - but those who follow Him are called to. Daily. Quietly. Continually. Real transformation begins inwardly. We can't wait for circumstances, other people, or the world around us to change. This episode is about growth, conviction, becoming more like Jesus every day -- because: Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

The Announcement

Today's episode is a special one. We're announcing something we've been very prayerful about. Full-Time Christians Podcast is entering a new season - a journey, an adventure focused on evangelism, teaching, encouraging, and serving wherever opportunities arise. Over time, we've seen a deep need for laborers and support among many faithful congregations throughout the country. Because of that, we've decided to begin full-time travel work with the goal of preaching, teaching, strengthening Christians and helping however we can. We'd love for you to join us on this journey and pray for us along the way!