Fear Helps You Draw Near
Jan 19, 2014 • Peter Sondergeld
The writer of Hebrews quickly transitions from imploring his readers to draw near, to warning them about the consequences of not drawing near. There are two different ways to fear God. One way is marked by self-preservation and is evidenced by a fear of God punishing them. The other way of fearing God is to revere, respect and venerate Him.