Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1
A. Walking in the Fear of God: Our attitude toward God
2 Corinthians 7:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13
B. Walking in the Fear of God: Our Privileges from God
2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18
1. The Privilege of comfortable fellowship: 2 Corinthians 6:16, Romans 8:11
2. The Privilege of covenant protection: 2 Corinthians 6:16, Psalm 121:4
3. The Privilege of warm acceptance: 2 Cor. 6:17, Matt. 11:28, John 6:35, John 7:37-38
4. The Privilege of family relationship: 2 Cor. 6:18, John 10:27-30
C. Walking in the Fear of God: Our Responsibility to God
2 Corinthians 7:1
1. We are personally accountable for our holiness: John 21:19-22
2. We are to purge ourselves from outward defilements: 2 Cor. 7:1, 1 Thess. 5:22
3. We are to purge ourselves from inward defilements: 2 Cor. 7:1, Eph. 4:20-24
D. Walking in the Fear of God: Our co-laboring with God
2 Cor. 7:1, Phil. 2:12-16
1. Our labor to submit to divine providence: Phil. 2:12-13
2. Our labor to obey with joy and trust: Phil. 2:14
3. Our labor to shine forth the Gospel: Phil. 2:15-16, Acts 9:31