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.
Material type: TextPublication details: 1987.Description: 87 leaves, bound ; 29 cmContent type:- text
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- BV4070 .D484 1987
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I. An Overview of Interpretation
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.
II. A Study of the Primary Root-Word for Fear
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.
III. Developing a Comprehensie Definition
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.
IV. Contemporary Christianity and Lost Emotions
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.
V. Acquisition and Characteristics of Godly Fear
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.
Virgin Islands Blessings of the fear of the Lord
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.
Virgin IslandsI. Conclusion
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