motivated-by-the-fear-of-being-phony Archives

The Ongoing Betrayal

December 10, 2025September 23, 2018 Luke 22:47-53

Spiritual defection and apostasy should rightly concern and even anger us, leading us to personal vigilance and a thoughtful ministry of strong encouragement in the lives of others.

Caring for the Wandering Sheep of Your Church

December 10, 2025April 9, 2017 James 5:19-20

God would have us be vigilant about those who wander away from the teaching and practice of the truth, concerned enough for the ramifications of their falling away to lovingly go after them to bring them back.

The Fear of God

December 10, 2025November 15, 2015 Luke 12:5

We must understand the clear and repeated call to fear God, first in view of our need for salvation and then in view of his absolute and ultimate authority over every aspect of our lives.

Deafening Trials

December 10, 2025June 15, 2014 Luke 8:13

We need a wholehearted reliance on all the promises of Christ, knowing that past experiences won’t be enough when trials come to test our faith.

Curiosity & Real Conversions

December 10, 2025June 23, 2013 Luke 5:1-11

We cannot afford to miss the eternally significant distinction between being simply being interested in Christ versus being truly converted to follow Christ.

Forecast for a Rebellious World

December 10, 2025April 22, 2012 Psalm 2

We should gladly submit ourselves to God’s only sanctioned Savior and King, mindful of the grave consequences of opposing or rejecting his loving leadership.

Gratitude for Grace & Respect for THE King

December 10, 2025November 28, 2010 Proverbs

To be truly grateful for grace we must “fear God” — knowing something of what it means to stand in fear, awe and reverence of the holiness, justice and power of God.

Looking to the End as a Humble Gentile

December 10, 2025October 24, 2010 Romans 11:13-22

We must humbly respect the Jews for their place in salvation-history while we cling to grace, eschewing any self-confidence, as we consider God’s dealings with Israel