Why Is The Fear Of God The Beginning Of Wisdom?

by Jack Wellman
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Why does the Bible say that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom? Human Wisdom The Apostle Paul spoke about wisdom in 1 Corinthians 3, and he puts it in anything but a flattering manner for humanity. He wrote that “the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, […]

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How To Be Anxious For Nothing But In Everything By Prayer

by Jack Wellman
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The Apostle Paul’s admonition to pray about everything and not be anxious about anything sounds good, but how can we do it? Anxiety There is so much benefit from reading the Word of God. For example, Scripture tells me that I ought to be “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” […]

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Is It Sinful To Have Fear And Doubt?

by Jack Wellman
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Does the Bible say that having fear and doubt is sin? If so, what can we do to rid ourselves of both fear and doubt? Fear I think fear can be a good thing. When we’re climbing a ladder, it’s good to make sure of our footing, but the best fear is to fear God. […]

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7 Bible Verses For Overcoming Fear

by Jack Wellman
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Here are seven Bible verses with commentary about overcoming fear. Second Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” What is the “spirit” that the Apostle Paul is speaking about which is called a “spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control?” […]

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Why Christians Don’t Have To Fear Terrorism

by Jack Wellman
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A lot of people are fearful of terrorism as it grows around the world, but why should Christians have no fear at all about terrorism? No Separation I don’t think Christians realize that they are as secure as they are because many of them are worried about terrorism, violence, and another “cold war,” but are […]

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What Are Reasons Some Christians Doubt Their Salvation?

by Jack Wellman
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I know of several Christians who have doubts as to whether they’re saved or not. What’s going on with these believers? Feelings Versus Truth When I speak with people who feel they’ve lost their salvation, which is more than you might think, they place far too great of an emphasis on feelings. They say “I […]

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Key Bible Verses and Passages About Fear for Counseling

by Dr. Michael L. Williams
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Everyone has experienced fear at one time or another. Sometimes it is a healthy fear as in the case of if we encounter a lion that wants to eat us. But, some people live in a constant state of fear that is not related to a survival mechanism. This state of fear is one that […]

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Top 7 Bible Verses About Bravery With Commentary

by Jack Wellman
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Here are my top 7 Bible verses about bravery with commentary to follow. Judges 21:10 “So the congregation sent 12,000 of their bravest men there and commanded them, “Go and strike the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the edge of the sword.” Today, churches are still in need of brave men and women in their congregations […]

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5 Thoughts To Comfort Us When We Fear The Future

by Derek Hill
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The future is something that we will all fear at one point or another in life. Will I ever have kids? Will grandpa make it through his heart surgery? Will I ever find someone to marry? And the questions go on and on. Satan likes these questions because he will try to burden you with […]

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How To Choose Faith Over Fear

by Crystal McDowell
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It’s a choice every believer can’t avoid—either we are walking in faith or fear. Faith in the face of fear stretches us to grow up spiritually. In Romans 10:17 we recognize that “faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ”. In order to build our faith we […]

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