Why is the fear of God not abolished in the New Covenant?

The fear of God continues in the New Covenant, but it is enriched through the Gospel. Believers encounter God not just as Creator but as Redeemer, where Jesus fulfilled the wrath we deserve, thus showing that God's justice and mercy coalesce at the cross. Rather than abolition, this fear transitions into a deeper relationship where we recognize the majesty of a holy God who forgives and cleanses us. Maintaining a holy fear of God encourages us to live in righteous reverence, underscoring that our sin cost the sacrifice of Jesus and that approaching Him requires sincere awe.