This book really puts into perspective who we are and who our Creator is. Jerry Bridges 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.
Some feel as though there should be no fear of God anymore, the fearing of God is not being fearful of Him smiting you at anytime, the fear of God is an awe inspiring, reverential fear to know how holy and just He is, and how dirty and filthy we are. That will draw us close to His grace and wonderful love for such a worthless people.
This book should be read by all, for those who feel as though self esteem is everything, and also for those who feel as though we should be fearful of God's wrath even though we are saved. Jerry Bridges shows how to truly fear God as a Christian, in a healthy way. To know the greatness of God's wrath, like Nahum did, yet still say, "God is good" as Nahum responded in Nahum 1.
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. Link to buy
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