Rev Bill

My nephew raised this question on his blog:
Is it irreverent to say that God “scared the hell” out of you?
I got to thinking (which is a scary thing in itself).
I’ve decided that — for the moment — I believe that is is not irreverent to say the God “scared the hell” out of you. In fact, I believe — for now — that it just might be very appropriate to say that “scaring the hell out of you” is God’s work and will.
See if you can follow my argument here:
1. God created us for relationships with Him and others (Genesis 1)
2. Sin (and hell) are the results of broken relationships with God and others (Genesis 3)
3. God is continually working for our salvation — the restoring of those relationships we were created for — and victory over sin (and hell).
So — if “the hell” has been scared out of you — and you are letting God work in your life for salvation and restored relationships (instead of trying to live your own way which leads only to sin and hell) — then that is a good thing — and certainly the will of God — and even the work of God.
So — no — it is not irreverant to say that God “scared the hell” out of you — actually it is a very appropriate theological concept.
Or at least that’s my opinion.
For now.
Glad I cleared that up for you.
Until next time — Peace! Bill

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