Review: Fear Full

Fear is a topic that is usually brought up among Christians in that we're reminded not to fear. However, the fear of the Lord is also a teaching that is found throughout the Bible. Reconciling these two types of fears, Fear Full by Ryan McIntosh seeks to help Christians appreciate and understand the beauty and power of fear in a new light.

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

What do you know about the fear of God?

This book is a journey of discovering biblical and beautiful fear of the Lord. We must crave a proper fear of God if we are to live the Christian life that God desires for us. Using truths straight from the Bible, Ryan McIntosh defines the fear of the Lord, gives life applications, discusses God-centered fear as it relates to the Trinity, and offers valuable commentary on what Scripture tells us about fearing God. You are invited to feast on what it means to fear the Lord, and to draw near to a God worth fearing.

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Book Thoughts

This is an excellent book that delves into the topic of what it means to fear the Lord in a logical and accessible manner. I appreciate that Ryan McIntosh makes the distinction between healthy fear and unhealthy fear, further clarifying whether our fear is founded upon God’s greatness or chastisement, or a lack of recognition of Him altogether. The biblical examples that illustrate these fears are straightforward and highlight how we may respond to God based on the situations in our life. Central to this whole book is the premise that it matters that we fear God, why we should fear Him, and how this fear affects our walk with Him. What makes this book stand out is the practical application component, especially as it relates to the Trinity and how we can approach God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Concise yet compelling, Fear Full is solid in its exposition and approachable by making the concepts relatable to anyone desiring to grow closer to God. This book is a gift for systematic readers who enjoy seeing how the points connect to each other with a natural flow that circles back to the main arguments laid out. In presenting information in an easy-to-grasp manner, it’s a call to Christians to fear the Lord for all the right reasons by examining what the Bible has to say about it, while exhorting Christians to “fear not” at the same time. Anyone interested in a deeper look into the fear of the Lord will enjoy this book and its accompanying appendices that invite further study and reflection.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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