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The Awe of God
John Bevere
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Discover why holy fear transforms lives in John Bevere's 42-chapter devotional masterpiece. Could the most overlooked spiritual principle be your key to unshakeable faith? Designed for deep reflection, this countercultural guide has sparked revival in Christian communities worldwide.

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When the Ground Beneath Your Faith Shifts

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A pastor stands before thousands, confidently teaching that God's grace covers all-past, present, and future sins. In the audience, a young woman nods along, mentally justifying the affair she's been hiding. Across the aisle, a businessman calculates how he can bend the truth on tomorrow's deal while still attending Wednesday night service. Sound familiar? We've crafted a version of Christianity so comfortable, so accommodating, that it asks nothing of us. But what if the very thing we've been taught to eliminate from faith-a trembling, reverential fear-is actually the missing ingredient that could transform everything? This isn't about returning to fire-and-brimstone religion. It's about rediscovering a forgotten treasure that Scripture mentions nearly 200 times, yet most believers have never truly experienced. Solomon had everything-unparalleled wisdom, unprecedented wealth, a kingdom that made other nations envious. When God offered him anything he desired, Solomon asked for wisdom. God was so pleased that He threw in riches and honor as bonuses. But here's what most people miss: Solomon's wisdom wasn't just intelligence. It was rooted in something deeper-the fear of the Lord, which Scripture calls "the beginning of wisdom" and "a fountain of life." For years, Solomon's kingdom flourished as he walked in this holy awe. His writings from this period-the Proverbs-overflow with references to fearing God. But as success accumulated, something shifted. The reverence that once anchored him gradually eroded. By the time he wrote Ecclesiastes, his tone had changed completely. Everything felt "meaningless"-a word he used thirty-eight times. Only at life's end did Solomon return to the foundational truth: "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the full, original purpose of man's creation."

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Understanding True Holy Fear and Its Biblical Foundation

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When Heaven Invades Earth and Glory Transforms Lives

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The Deadly Cost of Casual Faith and Counterfeit Christianity

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The Cleansing That Leads to Holiness and Intimate Knowledge

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The Ultimate Test of Complete Obedience to His Word

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Where Fear Becomes Legacy, Protection, and Abundant Life

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