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Christianity Quote by David Jeremiah

“There is a God to love and there is a God to fear, and He is one and the same! Did He not judge His own Son as a demonstration of His love for the world? And did He not then show His love for the Son He judged by raising Him from the dead? How silly to think that if He is a loving God, He cannot…” quote by David Jeremiah
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““There is a God to love and there is a God to fear, and He is one and the same! Did He not judge His own Son as a demonstration of His love for the world? And did He not then show His love for the Son He judged by raising Him from the dead? How silly to think that if He is a loving God, He cannot also be a fearsome God. The two attributes complement each other.””

David Jeremiah

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Power of God’s Dual Nature, 2015

God embodies both love and awe, showing that divine compassion and righteous judgment coexist without contradiction.

In simple terms: God can be loving and fearsome at once.

Key Takeaway

Accept both aspects of divine character.

Themes

faith theology divine nature balance

Mood

reverent thoughtful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church teaching
  • spiritual counseling
  • theological study

Key Concepts

love fear judgment redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing God’s fearsome side affect your faith?
  • Can love and fear coexist in a relationship?
A Different Perspective

Some may struggle with reconciling love and fear in God.

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