Rules and Tools
Rules and Tools
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Ep 56 | What Is THE FEAR OF GOD? Daniel Bergsma
36 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 9:00 am.
In this episode, Jay Fettig is joined by special guest Daniel Bergsma as they delve into the concept of the fear of God. Defining what it means to fear the Lord, they explore the difference between holy fear and unhealthy fear, and how our reverence for God is just the starting point. Bergsma shares his insights on how our casual attitude towards God can lead to spiritual death, and why we should STOP celebrating sin. The conversation also touches on the magnificence of the gospel and how our fear of God should outweigh our fear of man. Daniel also shares his own fear test, and how it has impacted his faith. Join the conversation to learn more about the fear of God and how it should shape our relationship with Him.***CHAPTERS***
Daniel Bergsma - Intro
Rules & Tools Intro
The Fear of The Lord - Defining Fear
Is Fear Always Bad?
Holy Fear vs Unhealthy Fear
Bible Verses on Fear
We Avoid Things We Are Afraid Of
God's Holiness Keeps Us Separate
Protection from our Father
Jay's Definition of Fear of The Lord
Separation from The Lord's Presence
Reverence Is Just The Starting Point
John Bevere's Definition of Holy Fear
Fear of God VS. Fear of Man?
Daniel's Call to Focus on God
Jay's Perspective - All Things Are A Form of Worship
Having A Casual Attitude in The Presence of The Lord
"Jesus & Coffee" Mugs
STOP Celebrating Sin!
God's Glory is Dangerous to Man
Magnificence of The Gospel
YOUR Value to God
Being Casual = Spiritually DEAD
The Danger of Tolerating Sin
God's Precious Word
Daniel Bergsma's Fear Test
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In this episode, Jay Fettig is joined by special guest Daniel Bergsma as they delve into the concept of the fear of God. Defining what it means to fear the Lord, they explore the difference between holy fear and unhealthy fear, and how our reverence for God is just the starting point. Bergsma shares his insights on how our casual attitude towards God can lead to spiritual death, and why we should STOP celebrating sin. The conversation also touches on the magnificence of the gospel and how our fear of God should outweigh our fear of man. Daniel also shares his own fear test, and how it has impacted his faith. Join the conversation to learn more about the fear of God and how it should shape our relationship with Him.***CHAPTERS***(0:00) Daniel Bergsma - Intro (2:06) Rules & Tools Intro(2:30) The Fear of The Lord - Defining Fear (4:10) Is Fear Always Bad? (4:50) Holy Fear vs Unhealthy Fear (6:07) Bible Verses on Fear (7:55) We Avoid Things We Are Afraid Of (8:58) God's Holiness Keeps Us Separate(10:46) Protection from our Father (11:08) Jay's Definition of Fear of The Lord (13:00) Separation from The Lord's Presence(13:53) Reverence Is Just The Starting Point(15:00) John Bevere's Definition of Holy Fear (17:41) Fear of God VS. Fear of Man? (19:19) Daniel's Call to Focus on God (21:00) Jay's Perspective - All Things Are A Form of Worship(22:28) Having A Casual Attitude in The Presence of The Lord(25:10) "Jesus & Coffee" Mugs (26:00) STOP Celebrating Sin!(27:00) God's Glory is Dangerous to Man (28:50) Magnificence of The Gospel (30:23) YOUR Value to God (30:46) Being Casual = Spiritually DEAD(32:26) The Danger of Tolerating Sin(33:00) God's Precious Word (35:06) Daniel Bergsma's Fear Test(36:00) ClosingSet Free Ministries 700 36th St SE, Suite 108,Grand Rapids, Mi 49548 (616) 726-5400Sign up for a Freedom Appointment: setfreemin.org/freedomWeb: SetFreeMin.orgFacebook: facebook.com/setfreeusaDonate at: https://www.setfreemin.org/giveEmail: [email protected]