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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is foundational to all true knowledge and wisdom, explaining that this fear is rooted in reverence, awe, and a proper understanding of God's holiness and might. He discusses how this fear leads to a submission to God, highlighting that it is not merely the starting point but the totality of wisdom. Smith encourages believers to cultivate a proper concept of God as Creator, Preserver, and Redeemer, which fosters a healthy fear that drives them to seek knowledge and wisdom.
Proverbs 1:7
Discourse on wisdom Chap. 1-9. How many wish they might begin again. Reality no beginning. How to begin. I. VS. 7. "FEAR OF THE LORD BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE." A. Heb. word beginning here. Prime or first. 1. All true knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord. B. What is meant by fear of the Lord? 1. Many neurotic fears: Recognition of His might and holiness. 2. Reverence and Awe. 3. Objectively - submission. C. How is fear obtained? 1. Proper concept of God. a. Creator - preserver - Redeemer D. Image standing in His presence. 1. Appointment with Pres. Johnson. 2. How much more God. E. Fear to displease Him. F. Fear to disobey Him. II. 9:10 "THE FEAR OF THE LORD THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM." A. Different Heb. word begin - commencement sum total. B. The fear of the Lord not only beginning but the sum total of wisdom and knowledge.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching