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That Fear (The Resurrection-Notes)

The Bible talks about two very different kinds of fear. One is wrong and harmful, and the other is good and healthy. Understanding the difference helps many passages make sense. 📖

1. Spirit of Fear (Fear that comes from the enemy)

This type of fear is fear, anxiety, intimidation, and timidity that weakens faith.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

— II. Timothy 1:7

This kind of fear:

  • Creates anxiety and worry

  • Stops people from trusting God

  • Makes people afraid to obey God

  • Brings bondage and torment

Example:
Fear of failure, fear of people, fear of the future.

Another verse says:

“Perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment.”

— I. John 4:18

This is the fear God does NOT want to control our lives.

2. Fear of the Lord (Reverence for God)

The fear of God in the Bible does not mean being terrified of Him. It means deep reverence, awe, honor, and respect for God.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

— Proverbs 9:10

This type of fear means:

  • Respecting God’s authority

  • Honoring God's holiness

  • Taking God's Word seriously

  • Wanting to obey God

It produces wisdom and a righteous life.

Another verse says:

“By the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.”

— Proverbs 16:6

Simple Comparison

Wrong FearFear of the Lord
Comes from fear, anxiety, or the enemy    Comes from reverence for God
Produces bondage and worry    Produces wisdom and obedience
Weakens faith    Strengthens faith
God did not give it    God commands it

✅ Simple way to remember:

  • Spirit of fear = being afraid of everything

  • Fear of the Lord = having deep respect and awe for God

John 20:21–22 (KJV)
"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:"

Related KJV Scriptures

John 17:18 (KJV)

"As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world."

Matthew 28:19–20 (KJV)

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

Mark 16:15 (KJV)

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Luke 24:49 (KJV)

"And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."

Acts 1:8 (KJV)

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

These passages together emphasize Christ's commission to His followers: He gives them His peace, sends them into the world as the Father sent Him, and equips them through the Holy Ghost for their ministry and witness.


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