Developing and applying a definition of the fear of the Lord : (based primarily on the Hebrew root-word y ar e' /
by Paul F. Jeffries.
- 1987.
- 87 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.
Typescript. I. An Overview of Interpretation II. A Study of the Primary Root-Word for Fear III. Developing a Comprehensie Definition IV. Contemporary Christianity and Lost Emotions V. Acquisition and Characteristics of Godly Fear Virgin Islands Blessings of the fear of the Lord Virgin IslandsI. Conclusion
Limited definitions of the fear of the Lord -- Compound definitions of the fear of the Lord -- Specified definitions of the fear of the Lord -- Summary of findings. Yare: its use in the Old Testament -- Various meanigns of yare arrived at by others -- Various meanings of yare arrived at through an inductive study -- Meanigns of yare in verses unrelated to the fear of God -- Meanings of yare in verses directly related to the fear of God. The use of yare in specified time periods -- Pre-Deuteronomic period -- Deuteronomic period -- Post-Deuteronomic period -- Wisdom literature period -- Post-Exilic period -- Summary and evaluation of studying yare in time periods -- Comparison of results from chapters II and III -- Foundational meanings of Godly fear drawn from the comparison -- Forming a comprehensive definition of fear of the Lord -- The importance of applying the definition. Fear of God: the situation today -- God still expects to be feared -- The lost emotion of literal fear -- The lost emotion of wonder and adoration -- Emotions and the broader picture of fearing God. Learning the fear of the Lord -- It can be learned or taught -- It involves knowing and practicing God's word -- It involves personal choice -- It involves God's forgiveness -- It involves God's correction -- Characteristics of the fear of the Lord -- It can be observed -- Obedience to God's Word -- Faithfulness to God Himself -- The witness of one who is faithful to God -- Offering thanksgiving and praise -- Recognition of other God-fearers -- Summary of characteristics. God blesses those who choose to fear Him -- Two disqualifiers to God's blessing -- Blessings that are continually applicable to all -- Blessings that are specific and personal -- Direct instruction concerning the nature/benefit of Godly fear -- Summary of chapter.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.