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The Joy of Fearing God

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"The Joy of Fearing God" is a great book to understand how we should have the proper relationship with God. It started by talking theological doctrine that sounded very biblical based. Then, the author gave us some practical ways to exercise the knowledge we learn through the book. I had some dry time spiritually before I started reading this book. However, I forced myself to read this book to know what "the fear of God" really means. By reading through this book, God spoke to me and strengthened my faith. God prepared me to go through some huge trial happened recently in my life by using this book. If you have some doubt about God's love or God's goodness, read this book before you back off. However, it's very clear and understandable even for someone who doesn't like reading. Even English is my second language, it effected me so strongly. I especially recommend this book to Youth and College students. Also, it's great for parents. I have some disagreement with the author about the authority of employer and government, yet it doesn't change the value of this book. Please read it prayerfully and start having the Joy of fearing God! By J.I.

The beauty of this book is that it is so down to earth about matters that are so lofty and beyong human understanding. Bridges writes in an easily digestible manner. Relating the fear of God through scriptures and short stories and even points to some helpful devotional-like activities to help worship this fear-inspiring God. This book does not address the issue of fear of God's wrath because the book makes it quite clear this is not a "godly" fear of God. Bridges gets the reader in touch with a sovereign, loving, merciful, immeasurably immense God whom we should trust, love and fear because of his soveriegnty, love, mercy, and immensity... NOT because of his wrath.

THE JOY OF FEARING GOD by Jerry Bridges is an excellent book on an often over-looked topic in modern Christianity. In the first chapter he states his premise clearly: "There was a time when committed Christians were known as God-fearing people. This was a badge of honor. But somewhere along the way we lost it. Now the idea of fearing God, if thought of at all, seems like a relic from the past. That's to our detriment. The fear of God is actually as relevant today as it was in bygone generations" (1). In the remaining fourteen chapters he defines, describes, and illustrates what it means for Christians to individually and corporately to fear God in their lives. Chapter titles include "Beyond Measure, Beyond Compare" describing God's greatness, "Transcendent Majesty" describing God's holiness, "He Is Lord" describing God's sovereignty, and "He Is Worthy" describing how essential the fear of the Lord is in our worship.

This book really puts into perspective who we are and who our Creator is. Jerry uses a lot of Scripture which is why this book was so convicting of how we draw close to our Maker. He draws out the correct view of the fear of God and not how some others see their god, such as the Muslims. They literally fear Allah in an unhealthy way where He will smite them at any time.

Our fear of our Jehovah, is a reverential fear that is brought forth in this book. Very easy read, but don't make the assumption that because it is an easy read that it is not full of theological insight and depth. Highly recommended!

The joy of fearing God is such an alien expression to many of us. It was to me before reading this book. The expression "fear God" is all over the bible, and yet I thought of fear of God in negative terms. Not anymore.

In this book Jerry Bridges digs deep into the bible to prove beyond a doubt that our greatest joy and fulfillment can only be found in a healthy fear of God. It does not mean that we should always be cowering waiting for the smiting hand of an angry, celestial father who delights to abuse his children. Bridges thesis rests on the fact that God is so huge, awesome, holy, and other than us that most of the people who encountered and loved Him in the bible were brought to their knees in awe. We have lost this awe. Bridges sets out to show us why that is a bad thing and how to solve the problem.

Read this book for an often missing perspective that is sorely needed in the Church today.

After reading "Transforming Grace," Jerry Bridges immediately became one of my favorite authors. Being only part-way through "The Joy of Fearing God," I am enjoying it immensely...Except for one thing. Whoever converted it to the Kindle format did a terrible job of (not) editing. Throughout the book, apostrophes are missing from word conjunctions. For example, "we're" appears as "were." I am hoping that Kindle versions of other Jerry Bridges books do not contain these errors.

The Joy of Fearing God is a piece of work which inspires true worship of the One True Living God. Mr. Bridges not only encourages but challenges believers young and old to approach God with a heart of submission to God's unique glory! This book along with the study guide is an excellent source for sharing one's faith with other believers as you discover God's incomparable glory!

There isn't a Jerry Bridges book that I haven't read. They are ALL great and I teach from his books. This is a must have !!!!
Reverential fear of the Lord, is the first thing we all must have before moving forward in our walk with the Lord.
Buy this book and read it! It should correct any fallacies you have about this topic and set you straight.

This is one of my favorite books. I read it almost a year ago, and bought my own copy. A month later, my mom got a copy for herself, and this time, we bought it for five different families as Christmas presents. Excellent book.

Really enjoyed the study questions at the end, and they lended themselves to some great small group biblical discussion.