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.

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Contents:
Compound definitions of the fear of the Lord -- Specified definitions of the fear of the Lord -- Summary of findings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Dissertation/Thesis (7-day checkout) Dissertation/Thesis (7-day checkout) G. Allen Fleece Library DISSERTATIONS Non-fiction BV4070.C68J44 1987 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923000726352

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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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