There is much confusion in the Christian world (and in the biblical counseling world) about God’s view of fear.
Ed Welch, of CCEF, has penned an excellent, biblical, nuanced, practical, compassionate article in The Journal of Biblical Counseling, called Fear Is Not Sin.
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A Biblical Understanding of Fear
In this article, Ed develops a comprehensive biblical/theological understanding of fear. In summary:
Many Christians are confused about how to think about fear. Is it a sin to be afraid? Welch’s title reveals his answer. Fear is not a sin. When God uses the words “Do not be afraid,” Welch argues that these are not words of rebuke, but words of comfort from our compassionate Father who draws near to us when we are afraid.
Select Quotes from Ed Welch and Fear Is Not Sin “Once I was invited to talk about fear and anxiety on a radio program. After a few minutes, the
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