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What Does it Mean to ‘Fear the Lord’?

Published by Olivet on September 12, 2023

What Does it Mean to ‘Fear the Lord’?
September 3, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Bob Popma
Series: 2023: Things Above
Passage: Proverbs 1:7
Service Type: Sermon

Throughout Ecclesiastes Solomon encourages us to 'fear the Lord'. What does it mean? And how does fearing God (positive) differ from being afraid of God (negative)?  Let's explore the Scriptures to see what the Bible says.

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Topics: hope, Jesus Christ, love, obedience, prayer, trust
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