“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline,” 2 Timothy 1:7. This lesson addresses the role that love plays in our ability to overcome fear. Our receiving power, love and a sound mind is not based on our ability to love God or others. It’s about receiving God’s love for us.
“There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection],” 1 John 4:18 (AMPCE).
Let’s back up a verse: “In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world.” John 4:17 (AMPCE). Our love is completed and perfected in our union and communion with God. In other words, it doesn’t happen by just getting saved, which is our union with God. We have to get to know God by getting to know His Word, which is our communion, our fellowship or agreement. The end result is confidence!
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The Gathering, Feb 28, 2026
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