The Fear of God [Hardcover]

John Bunyan (Author)

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Series: Puritan Writings | Publication Date: March 1999

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1839. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VI. THE USE OF THIS DOCTRINE. Having proceeded thus far about this doctrine of the fear of God, I now come to make some use and application of the whole; and my first use shall be a use of examination. I. Is this fear of God such an excellent thing? Is it attended with so many blessed privileges, then this should put us, every soul of us, upon a diligent examination of ourselves, namely, whether this grace be in us or not; for if it be, then thou art one of these blessed ones to whom belong these glorious privileges, for thou hast an interest in every one of them. But if it shall appear that this grace is not in thee, then thy state is fearfully miserable, as hath partly been manifest already, and will further be seen in what comes after. Now, the better to help thee to consider, and not to miss in finding out what thou art, in thy self-examination, I will speak to this, 1. In general. 2. In particular. 1. In general. No man brings this grace into the world with him. Every one by nature is destitute of it, for naturally none fear God; "There is no fear of God," none of this grace of fear, "before their eyes," Rom. iii. 18; they do not so much as know what it is; for this fear flows, as was shown before, from a new heart, faith, repentance, and the like; of which new lieart, faith, and repentance, if thou art void, thou art also void of this godly fear. Men must have a mighty change of heart and life, or else they are strangers to this fear of God. Alas, how ignorant are the most of this! Yea, and some are not afraid to say they are not changed, nor desire so to be. Can these fear God? Can these be possessed with this grace of fear? No; because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God, Psa. lv. 19. Wherefore, sinner, consider, whoever thou art, that art destitute of ...

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Ministries; 1 edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573580848
• ISBN-13: 978-1573580847
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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John Bunyan's book, 'The Fear of God' is an excellent study of the holiness of God and why man, even saved men, should fear him. The author, grounded in biblical truths, illustrates to the reader just how holy, powerful and awesome God is. He also shows us just how insignificant we are in comparison to God. Then, after the author has striped us of all our false pride he shows us how God sees us. From here he once again lays out the plan of salvation and why God has chosen this manner of redemption for humanity.

After reading this book you will grow to fear God not as a inconceivable power that will consume you, but as a loving father. Any loving child fear's their father. They fear the look of regret and disappointment they see in their father's eye when they disappoint. This is the fear that John Bunyan's book brings to light in such a marvelous and inspiring way.

An excellent book for anyone wrestling with the concepts of an all powerful yet forgiving God. A must read for every growing Christian in today's world.