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331: [Formed.] John Bevere on Why The Fear of the Lord will Transform Your Life, Why Cynical People Mock Truth, and How People Create Their Own "Jesus"

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Mar 1, 2023
Join author and speaker John Bevere as he delves into the transformative power of the fear of the Lord, defining it as a profound awe of God rather than mere fright. He discusses the dangers of cynicism and how it can mask an aversion to truth, alongside the unsettling reality of creating a personal version of Jesus. With insights on humility, revival, and genuine repentance, John urges listeners to embrace a holy awe and stay spiritually vigilant in a time marked by potential outpourings of God's grace.
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ANECDOTE

Thimble Of Power Observation

  • John describes working at a large church in the early 1980s where dramatic miracles happened alongside celebrity speakers.
  • God told him the church had only a thimble of power to test how it would be handled, prompting a future wilderness refining.
INSIGHT

Awe Precedes The Latter Move

  • John says the final move of God's Spirit will emphasize the holy awe of God and produce a holy bride without spot or wrinkle.
  • Scripture links perfecting holiness specifically to doing so 'in the fear of God.'
ANECDOTE

Love Without Fear Led To Collapse

  • John visited a famous evangelist in prison who said he loved Jesus but did not fear God, which led to moral collapse.
  • The evangelist testified prison was mercy because without fear he would have ended up in hell.
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