Joy of Fearing God

Name: Joy of Fearing God
Brand: Christianaudio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jerry Bridges
ISBN: 9781633891333

Author: Jerry Bridges

Narrator: Jerry Bridges

Abridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Christian Audio

Published: 05/01/2015

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth

Synopsis

What Kind of Relationship Can You Have with Someone You Fear?For most of us, fear is something we try to avoid. And fearing God hardly sounds like an occasion for joy. But Jerry Bridges shows how the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge, wisdom, blessing, and joy.We all want a deeper, more intimate relationship with God–one that’s characterized by joy. But how does fearing God lead to joy? After all, aren’t we supposed to love Him and live in intimate relationship with Him? Jerry Bridges explores this paradox as he unpacks the biblical promise that God delights in those who fear Him. Join him as he unveils the awesome greatness of God–His incredible holiness, deep wisdom, and especially His inspiring love. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of who God is that will draw you into a truly biblical, and surprisingly delightful, fear of God–a fear that includes your own genuine, heartfelt delight in God.You’ll make the startling discovery that the fear of the Lord, far from being something to avoid, is the key to joyful, fulfilling, and genuine intimacy with God. It can change your relationship with God and change your life! Discover the surprising Joy of Fearing God!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jami on January 17, 2019

Another excellent book by Jerry Bridges! One of my lifetime reading goals is to read all of his books and this one was great! It’s a fairly short book with a very specific point. I started out LOVING the beginning because we don’t often discuss or think about the fear of the Lord (and how it leads t......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 08, 2019

First sentence: The joy of fearing God? It sounds like a contradiction in terms. One of the first times I used the expression, my listener (a Christian leader) gave a puzzled look and responded, "That's an interesting combination of words." I suspect he was being polite as he really thought, "How ca......more

Goodreads review by Emily on June 23, 2024

help, i can’t stop reading jerry bridges!! just kidding, that is not a problem i am looking to solve bottom line: bridges never holds your hand and walks you through it, even though sometimes you (read: i) wish he would......more

Goodreads review by Lauren :) on January 22, 2025

I got a lot of Jerry Bridgers recs and I wasn’t sure what all the hype was about, but this book convinced me. It was biblically founded, reminded me of the glory and power of God and the meaning of awe. It connected well with other books I’ve read, like the section about practicing the presence of G......more

Goodreads review by Logan on January 16, 2024

Jerry bridges is becoming one of my favorite theologians as he puts life in such a easy to grasp way, and it is clear his faith in God is of the utmost importance in his life. The revelations the Holy Spirit brings through him is always enriching to my soul!......more