Fear

>>I'm saved. But then why am I still afraid of going to hell? I think I'm a hypochondriac. Really.

hyprochondriac's tend to live long lives. They get every little thing checked out, thinking it is bigger than what it is. In some cases that can be good, because more can be done in early stages than in later stages. So, God can cause good to come out of everything. The enemy means it for our defeat, but God causes it to work for our victory.

We are saved because of faith. So we have faith to believe that God is going to finish the work that He has begun in our lives to transform us so that when Jesus appears, we shall be like Him. We need to use our faith, to trust in God, and not allow the enemy to attack our minds to fill our minds with doubt. We should think the same divine thoughts that Jesus had. We should not allow the enemy to put his garbage thoughts into our head. That is why we have the shield of faith, to protect us from those darts.

It's really a choice, we walk in divine faith, or we walk in doubt and unbelief. I do not mean man's positive thinking. I mean God's divine faith as a fruit of the Holy Spirit of God working in us.

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Also, perfect love casts out all fear. Those who fear have not been perfected in God's love. Again, love is a fruit of the Holy Spirit of God in us. So allow God's Holy Spirit to do the work of God in your life. Live Holy, Sanctifed, dedicated and consecrated. Quit quenching and griving the Holy Spirit. Learn to be sensitve to Him, so that He is always with us. Like a dove. Thanks, JohnR7

>>But lately I've been reading that I'm judged by my workstoo.

Our works are filthy rags. We are judged (by Jesus) based on the work that we allow Him through the Holy Spirit to do in us and though us. We yield, God does the work. Our job is to allow the Holy Spirit of God to do His work in us.

>>I just want total and absolute confidence in my Christian walk.

Seek and you shall find. I believe in total and absolute confidence in God. Some people call it: knowing that they know. The Holy Spirit gives us confidence that we know God is faithful, righteous and true, and that He will diligently perform what He has promised to so in our lives.

We live by faith in God. Thanks, JohnR7

Our salvation comes through faith that Jesus died for our sins. It is that simple. You believe that in your heart, and you will be saved.

As far a being judged on your works, you will be. There is a Great White Throne Judgement where Jesus will judge you based on the work you did here on Earth. This judgement will not endanger your salvation, but it will determine your treasures in heaven.

Love Jesus, and you will be saved.
Do His Will, and you will be a Billionare in Heaven.

If your love is imperfect, then you are wise to fear God. But perfect your love and your fear will be driven out.

Once you are saved, you CANNOT go to hell.

However, the service you give to God will be tested and you will be rewarded based on it's quality. I Corinthians 3:11-15.

Not to fear! There is no condemnation for those in Jesus Christ, so once you are His own, you won't be condemned and sent to hell.

Oh, lambslove. You need to read Hebrews again.

Originally posted by Dave Ulchers
If your love is imperfect, then you are wise to fear God. But perfect your love and your fear will be driven out.

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I disagree. I think we should always fear God, regardless. Not in the sense that you're scared of Him, but in the sense that He IS God. I think to have the love of God in your heart is to have the fear of this world driven out of you. You don't fear this world, but you should always fear God.

The idea of going to hell does not bother me near as much, as the idea that God may want to send me to hell. I do not want to see the anger or disapointment on his face. That would be hell to me. I am only human...I strive to do what is right... I trust that Jesus can do for me what I am unable to do for myself... Make me pleasing to God.

LOVE

Originally posted by ThienAn
You don't fear this world, but you should always fear God.

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But if you have perfect love you shouldn't fear the day of judgement. And I'm not sure what else there is to fear from God?

1st John:

We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.
In this is love brought to perfection among us, that we have confidence on the day of judgment because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, "I love God," but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

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Originally posted by Dave Ulchers

But if you have perfect love you shouldn't fear the day of judgement. And I'm not sure what else there is to fear from God?

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I love God, but I fear Him because He IS God and I am nothing.

We should have a fear of displeasing our Father, Not a fear of His wrath.

Z

Originally posted by zamar
We should have a fear of displeasing our Father, Not a fear of His wrath.

Z

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Agree, but how about just the fear of God?

Oh, lambslove. You need to read Hebrews again.

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Oh Dave, you need to read the WHOLE BIBLE again.

The Bible says in Psalms that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge"

The word fear is defined as "reverence"

That is the fear of displeasing God. And that is the beginning of knowledge.

Z

God is our Father. Are we to be afraid of our Father? Should we fear the one that Jesus called "abba" (meaning daddy)

Sounds like a loving and caring parent to me.

Z

Originally posted by lambslove
Oh Dave, you need to read the WHOLE BIBLE again.

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LOL. Sorry, having seen the lexical gymnastics of those who believe in OSAS I doubt I'll discover some new scripture I haven't seen trotted out before.

The people I feel really sorry for are those who have escaped the corruption of OSAS by the knowledge of Jesus, and yet managed to get themselves tangled up in it again. They are like dogs returning to their own vomit!