Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord (Union)

**Fear is one of the strongest human emotions, and it is one that often baffles Christians.** “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” ―**Proverbs 1:7** Fear is one of the strongest human emotions―and one that often baffles Christians. In the Bible the picture can seem equally confusing: Is fear a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it mean to “fear the Lord”? In __Rejoice and Tremble__, Michael Reeves clears the clouds of confusion and shows that the fear of the Lord is not a negative thing at all, but an intensely delighted wondering at God, our Creator and Redeemer. Also available as a concise version: __What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?__ Cover Newsletter Signup Endorsements Other Crossway Books Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Series Preface 1 Do Not Be Afraid! 2 Sinful Fear 3 Right Fear 4 Overwhelmed by the Creator 5 Overwhelmed by the Father 6 How to Grow in This Fear 7 The Awesome Church 8 Eternal Ecstasy General Index Scripture Index "This book argues from Scripture that godly fear is the opposite of being afraid of God or his punishment as if he were a tyrant. Instead, it is the intensity of the saints' love for, delight in, and enjoyment of all that God is"-- Provided by publisher