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To: P-Marlowe
Sorry, Phil. I'll leave the books ABOUT the Bible to you. I'll focus on the Bible and listening for the Holy Spirit's leading, thank you very much!

Incidentally, the 'FEAR' of the Lord refers to respect, admiration, awe of His power and might, love, because He loved us first, and yes, some small fear for those who are not saved. We are to 'fear' Him as a small child fears a beloved parent, a fear of offending, but knowing we are loved. 'Fear' of the Lord, as in fear of punishment? THAT, most certainly, is NOT what the Bible is about!

God is a God OF justice, but firstly He IS love! If you are spending your life fearing His punishment, you are most certainly missing His love. That is existing, rather than living.

74 posted on 01/18/2014 12:04:57 AM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind, but now I see...)
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To: A Formerly Proud Canadian; Gamecock

Does Gid send men to Hell or does he just send their sins to Hell?

Does God punish the sins or the sinners?

Or do you not believe in Hell?


77 posted on 01/18/2014 6:15:20 AM PST by P-Marlowe (There can be no Victory without a fight and no battle without wounds)
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