Have We Lost the Fear of God? | Taking Ground Podcast

Main message: The church is entering a ministry season focused on recovering a healthy fear of God that fuels personal holiness and urgent, obedient living as we prepare for Jesus' return; this requires communal discipleship and daily spiritual disciplines, not private isolation.

Key points:

• Fear of God is the starting point of wisdom and motivates a life of holiness—God is loving and merciful but also righteous and just.
• Holiness involves cleansing both body and spirit: remove sinful exposures and fight inner sins (bitterness, pride, unforgiveness) through confession and repentance.
• Live with urgency and readiness for Christ’s return—New Testament repeatedly calls believers to be prepared and faithful now.
• Holiness is communal: don’t neglect meeting together, get into community (Rooted, serving teams, groups) and invest in discipleship and mentoring.
• Practical rhythms recommended: daily Bible reading, regular confession/repentance, show up "ready" to gatherings (arrive early, stay through response moments), and take next steps after baptism.

Scriptures mentioned: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 9, Hebrews 10, 1 John 4:11-12, Galatians 1, Romans (reference to Romans on grace), Mark 9, Matthew (parables about readiness), Revelation