Resurrected Fear

Aim: To be fully alive in Jesus.

Why it is good for fear to be revived in us: because without it there is no knowledge of God and no love for God.

Exegesis: Three incentives for resurrected fear: accountability—based on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice (vv. 17-19); awe—based on God's indescribable blessings (vv. 20-21); affection—based on the Spirit's gospel renewal (vv. 22-25).

Further application: How to stir-up resurrected fear in us: often call to mind God's righteousness, and never forget God's mercy.

Key verse: v. 17 ''And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear...''