Do Not Be Afraid: Embracing the Majesty and Love of Jesus

TLDRIn this sermon, Charles Hadden Spurgeon encourages believers to not be afraid of approaching Jesus, despite His divine majesty. He emphasizes that Jesus invites us to trust Him and assures us of His love and mercy. Trusting in Jesus brings us closer to Him and enables us to experience His grace and salvation.

Key insights

💪Jesus, though divine, desires believers to approach Him with confidence and not fear His majesty.

❤️Jesus' love for sinners surpasses their unworthiness and He invites them to come to Him for forgiveness and salvation.

🙏Trusting in Jesus allows believers to experience His grace, mercy, and comfort in times of fear and uncertainty.

🔥Jesus' perfection is not meant to intimidate or discourage believers, but to inspire them to draw near to Him and trust in His saving power.

🥰Approaching Jesus with reverence and awe should not hinder believers from being open and transparent with Him, as He desires a personal and intimate relationship with His followers.

Q&A

Why should I not be afraid of approaching Jesus?

Jesus invites believers to trust Him and assures them of His love and mercy. He desires a personal and intimate relationship with His followers, welcoming them despite their shortcomings.

How can I overcome the fear of Christ's perfection and holiness?

Remember that Jesus' perfection is accompanied by His perfection of love and mercy. He willingly gave His life for sinners and offers forgiveness and salvation to all who come to Him in faith.

Can I be open and transparent with Jesus?

Absolutely! Jesus invites believers to approach Him with confidence and to be honest and vulnerable before Him. He is ready to listen, understand, and provide comfort and guidance.

How can I experience the grace and mercy of Jesus?

By trusting in Jesus and surrendering our lives to Him, we can experience His grace and mercy. Through faith in Him, we can receive forgiveness, peace, and salvation.

How does approaching Jesus without fear impact our relationship with Him?

Approaching Jesus without fear allows us to draw closer to Him and deepen our relationship with Him. It enables us to experience His love, guidance, and provision in every aspect of our lives.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this sermon, Charles Hadden Spurgeon encourages believers to not be afraid of approaching Jesus, despite His divine majesty.

14:00Jesus' love for sinners surpasses their unworthiness and He invites them to come to Him for forgiveness and salvation.

26:00Trusting in Jesus allows believers to experience His grace, mercy, and comfort in times of fear and uncertainty.

43:00Jesus' perfection is not meant to intimidate or discourage believers, but to inspire them to draw near to Him and trust in His saving power.

55:00Approaching Jesus with reverence and awe should not hinder believers from being open and transparent with Him, as He desires a personal and intimate relationship with His followers.