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How does the Holy Spirit create fear of God in believers?

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The Holy Spirit instills a true fear of God in believers through regeneration and the new birth.

According to Scripture, the fear of God is not inherent to human nature and must be divinely imparted through the work of the Holy Spirit. This transformation occurs at the moment of regeneration, whereby the believer is made new—a process described in 2 Corinthians 5:17. It is in this new creation that believers receive the ability to truly honor, respect, and fear God. The Holy Spirit guides believers into a deeper understanding of God's nature and His attributes, thus cultivating a genuine reverence that was absent before their conversion.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3

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Fear My Name
Norm Wells · May 9, 2020
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