How is fear the gateway to the love of God?
It allows His love to enter our hearts and gives us strength
It allows our conscious to make the right decisions in certa
All of the above
It allows His love to enter our brains
Which Pope said that the fear of falling precedes sin?
Pope Shenouda
St. Pope Kyrillos
Pope Tawadros
St. Pope Cyril, The Pillar of Faith
What are the qualities of Abraham in the bible
Obedience, Faith, Fear in God
Give three bible examples of who feared God in the Old Testament.
Joseph, Noah Abraham, David, Daniel, Job, Moses, Nehemiah, Samuel
When/where is sin usually committed?
Dark and in secret
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
What guides us to repent and why?
Our guilt which is our hearts begging us to return to God
Our guilt which is the Holy Spirit begging us to return to G
Our guardian angel which is the Holy Spirit begging us to re
Our guilt which is our soul begging us to return to God
Fear is necessary in a relationship with God
False
True
St Anthony states: Fear gives birth to --------- which gives birth to--------?
Sin, more sin
Love, courage
Mourning, courage
What are the 3 ways we can maintain the fear of the Lord?
Maintain the sense of reverence, Practice humility in your prayers, Seek council from your both your spiritual elders and your Father of Confession
Name two ways one can attain the fear of God.
Know sin and its consequences. Know that sin is what separates us from God Actively participate in the sacraments of the church
There is no fear in love; but--------- ----------- casts out fear, because fear involves torment. 1 John 4:18
perfect love
humble love
self love
enduring love
If one seeks wisdom what will one understand?
You will understand the fear of the LORD
What are some characteristics of those who fear the Lord?
Strive for righteous lives, prayer and repentance
How many times does the Bible tell us to fear God?
over 300 times
