Are there places in scriptures where "fear" doesn't mean fear, but reverence? [2 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:33, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 9:10].
Doesn't scripture illustrate to us that we cannot continue in sin without the danger of becoming hardened to the things of God, and therefore are in danger of condemnation? [Hebrews 4:7, Hebrews 12:17, Philippians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:17, Matthew 10:28, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Proverbs 16:6]
Compliments on Steve's new book, "Empire of the Son," especially his thoughts on the fear of God. Would you talk about the fear of God? [I Peter 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Revelation 14:7, Proverbs 9:10, Hebrews 12:11, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 23:17].
What do you think of the claim that Paul's first approach to unbelievers was that of the wrath of God? [Acts 17:31, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21].
How do you sort the fear of God and fellowship with God in light of the Old Testament descriptions of His punishing His people? [Psalm 119:53, 2 Corinthians 5:11].
Can you explain this passage of Scripture? That we are going to be judged for things in this life. So how can there be post mortem repentance (universal reconciliation)? [2 Corinthians 5:10-11]
