Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Bible References

A fearful

Hebrews 10:27
but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire about to consume the adversaries.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid;
trembling seizes the ungodly:
“Who among us can dwell with a consuming fire?
Who among us can dwell with ever-burning flames?”
Luke 21:11
There will be violent earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.

To fall

Hebrews 12:29
for our God is a consuming fire.
Psalm 50:22
“Understand this, you who forget God,
or I will tear you apart,
and there will be no one to rescue you.
Psalm 76:7
And You—You are to be feared.
When You are angry,
who can stand before You?
Psalm 90:11
Who understands the power of Your anger?
Your wrath matches the fear that is due You.
Matthew 10:28
Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Luke 12:5
But I will show you the One to fear: Fear Him who has authority to throw people into hell after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the One to fear!

General references

Ezekiel 32:32
For I will spread My terror
in the land of the living,
so Pharaoh and all his hordes
will be laid to rest among the uncircumcised,
with those slain by the sword.”
This is the declaration of the Lord God.
Matthew 7:27
The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great!”
Mark 3:28
I assure you: People will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies they may blaspheme.
Luke 12:10
Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

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