Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends #2 Fear of God

In this second episode of the Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends, Henry begins with a review of plans for this and subsequent episodes: Topics will be presented and explained and then discussions will ensue.   In this episode, two topics are covered.The “Fear” of the LordInward vis-a-vis Outward aspects of realityHenry also comments on problems with translations.Multiple points are made in subsequent discussions.  In these discussions he points out that you can (as the disciples did) find Christ within you.Notes on the two topics are as follows...Fear of the LordHebrew: yirah = fearGreek: Phobos – fear; reverential awe, gobsmacking aweKurios - Lord = owner, masterThe Roman emperor was called Kurios. God the father was Kurios, Lord.QuakerPistisPistis – faith; belief, trust,Pisteuō v. - have confidence in, trust, put one’s trust in;believe“pis-‘ in these words is a form of the Greek root “pith-” meaning: persuade, obeyInward - OutwardIn Early Modern English (EME) these words usually had astationary meaning, where something is located (versus Modern English where theyusually indicate movement or direction)Inward vis-a-vis Outward Aspects of Reality:Inner ~ outerInterior ~ exteriorInside ~ outsideMental ~ physicalMind ~ bodythen also: Inward mind ~ outward mindWithin ~ without (= Mod. Eng. meaning: outside)Spirit ~ matterSpiritual ~ nonspiritual, physical, materialGreek: pneuma = Hebrew Ruach:Spirit (abstract) ~ wind/breath (physical)For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2Cor 3:6Greek gramma = alphabet letter; anything writtenA complete list of our podcasts,  organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel.  The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit  ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups.  Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website.   Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes.   Contact us through our website.