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1 John 4:17-18 — perfect love casts out fear; God's love applied to judgment produces confidence

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 5) 00:45:26 – 00:46:56

Continuing the 1 John 4 reading and application

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear" — this is God's perfect love, not the believer's perfect love. Meditating on the cross as an expression of God's deep love, and trusting in Christ, removes the fear of death and judgment.
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@MythosMayhem You are right that perfect love casts out fear. And those who have Christ living in them won’t serve out of fear of judgment. That said, this reverence (or “fear”) isn’t about being afraid of judgment, but about honoring Christ’s exampl...

@MythosMayhem You are right that perfect love casts out fear. And those who have Christ living in them won’t serve out of fear of judgment. That said, this reverence (or “fear”) isn’t about being afra

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20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 5) @ 00:45:26

2020-09-25

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atonement assurance of salvation fear of judgment love of God 1 John 4:17-18
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