Quotations from believers spanning from historical Christian heroes to present day popular writers and pastors as well as everyday followers of Christ. Quotes arranged by topic.

Christian Quotes On Fear






Faith attracts the positive. Fear attracts the negative.

Ed Cole
Christian Men's Network




Are you facing fear today? Perhaps you are afraid of losing your job, of developing cancer or being left by your spouse. At times all of us experience fear. But don't allow fear to keep you from being used by God. He has kept you thus far; trust Him for the rest of the way.

Woodrow Kroll
The Bible Minute




If we want the Word of God to have authority in our life, there is only one way - obey it. If we want the Holy Spirit to have authority in our life, there is only one way - Obey Him. If we always obey impulses of fear or doubt or resentment, what will have authority over our minds? Fear, and doubt and resentment.

Tom Marshall




Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen; such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven on earth... God does nothing but in answer to prayer.

John Wesley
Wesley Centre



827439: Recapturing the Wesleys" Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley
By Paul Wesley Chilcote

From horseback, pulpit, and choir loft, the Wesleys helped transform the Christian church of their day---and since. Now explore the message that sparked the Methodist revolution. Skillfully gleaning from John's voluminous writings and Charles's timeless hymns, Chilcote introduces their innovative synthesis of faith and works; Word and Spirit; individual and community; head and heart. 132 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.


Beloved, I say, let your fears go, lest they make you fainthearted. Stop inspiring fear in those around you and now take your stand in faith. God has been good and He will continue to manifest His goodness........ Let us approach these days expecting to see the goodness of the Lord manifest. Let us be strong and of good courage, for the Lord will fight for us if we stand in faith.

Francis Frangipane
Ministries of Francis Frangipane




It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man.

John Witherspoon
Short Biography




Christians ought not to be smothered in fear. There is a spiritual readiness, where we return to having the peace of God stand guard over our hearts and minds. What an incredible witness it is to a lost and fearful society when the Christian acts like a child of God, living under the loving sovereignty of the Heavenly Father. The Christian needs to walk in peace, so no matter what happens they will be able to bear witness to a watching world.

Henry Blackaby
Website




He has not made us for nought; He has brought us thus far, in order to bring us further, in order to bring us on to the end. He will never leave us nor forsake us; so that we may boldly say, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." We "may cast all our care upon Him who careth for us." What is it to us how our future path lies, if it be but His path? What is it to us whither it leads us, so that in the end it leads to Him? What is it to us what He puts upon us, so that He enables us to undergo it with a pure conscience, a true heart, not desiring anything of this world in comparison of Him? What is it to us what terror befalls us, if He be but a hand to protect and strengthen us?


John Henry Newman
Biography




Fear is born of Satan, and if we would only take time to think a moment we would see that everything Satan says is founded upon a falsehood. He is the father of lies. Even his fears are falsehoods and his terrors ought to serve as encouragements. When Satan tells you, therefore, that some ill is going to come, you may quietly look in his face and tell him he is a liar. Instead of ill, goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life. And then turn to your blessed Lord and say, What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee (Psalm 56:3). Every fear is distrust, and trust is the remedy for fear.

A. B. Simpson
Biography and Bibliography




117894: Courage: Persevering in the Face of Fear

Courage: Persevering in the Face of Fear
By Jon Johnston

What's our God-directed responsibility to exhibit genuine courage? In a troubled sea of shifting values, where courage is needed most, we will draw upon the Lord to take a stand for what's right and wrong? We have a hope, grounded in our Saviour, to overcome all fear and doubt. Godly courage requires that we struggle against the tide, take unpopular stands, and reach out to people in need. Ultimatley it requires that we ignore the many reasons the world gives for not acting and following the example of Christ.






The life of faith, and the instinct of faith are one and the same. It is an enjoyment of the goods of God, and a confidence founded on the expectation of His protection, making everything pleasant and received with a good grace. It is indifference to, and at the same time a preparation for every place, state, or person. Faith is never unhappy even when the senses are most desolate. This lively faith is always in God, always in His action above contrary appearances by which the senses are darkened. The senses, in terror, suddenly cry to the soul, "Unhappy one! You have now no resource, you are lost," and instantly faith with a stronger voice answers: "Keep firm, go on, and fear nothing."

Jean-Pierre de Caussade
Online Works




The sight of any trouble strikes terror into the heart of those who do not have faith, but those who trust Him say, "Here comes my food!"

Watchman Nee
Website




A wise bird knows that a scarecrow is simply an advertisement. It announces that some very juicy and delicious fruit is to be had for the picking. There are scarecrows in all the best gardens... If I am wise, I too shall treat the scarecrow as though it were an invitation. Every giant in the way which makes me feel like a grasshopper is only a scarecrow beckoning me to God's richest blessings. Faith is a bird which loves to perch on scarecrows. All our fears are groundless.

Anonymous




Any time we open ourselves up to fear, we fall prey to his deceptions and intimidations. Yet, if we submit our hearts to God and stand in faith, we can resist those first fearful thoughts. As we yield to God we can master our reactions to fear and the enemy will soon flee.

Francis Frangipane
Ministries of Francis Frangipane




I had feelings of fear about the future...The devil kept on whispering, "It's all right now, but what about afterward? You are going to be very lonely"....And I turned to my God in a kind of desperation and said "Lord, what can I do? How can I go on to the end?" And He said, "None of them that trust in Me shall be desolate." That word has been with me ever since.

Amy Carmichael
Biography And Bibliography
On 'weighing the cost' of full time missionary work





If you're so fearful of failure that you never set up your row of tin cans to shoot at, you're not very likely to hit any at all. Failure is not the end. For the person who determines to learn from it, failure is a friend.

Ralph F. Wilson
Joyful Heart


792811: The Shelter of The Most High: Accessing The Divine Protection of God In Times of Trouble The Shelter of The Most High: Accessing The Divine Protection of God In Times of Trouble
By Francis Frangipane / Charisma House

Shootings. Terrorism. Killer viruses. Every day in the media we hear story after story about what is wrong with the world--giving us one more reason to be afraid. As the magnitude of evil escalates in today's fear-driven culture, we are all looking for a place of rest where we will find immunity and protection.


HR

Oh, it is sad for a poor Christian to stand at the door of the promise, in the dark night of affliction, afraid to draw the latch, whereas he should then come boldly for shelter as a child into his father's house.

William Gurnall
Online Works




Cure yourself of the condition of bothering about how you look to other people. Be concerned only...with the idea God has of you.

Miguel de Unamuno
Biography




If my attitude be one of fear, not faith, about one who has disappointed me; if I say, "Just what I expected," if a fall occurs, then I know nothing of Calvary love.

Amy Carmichael
Biography And Bibliography




Some say if only my fears and doubts will leave then I will get to work. But instead you should get to work and then your fears and doubts will leave.

Dwight L. Moody
Biography




When we are spiritually free, we do not have to worry about what to say or do in unexpected, difficult circumstances. When we are not concerned about what others think of us or what we will get for what we do, the right words and actions will emerge from the centre of our beings because the Spirit of God, who makes us children of God and sets us free, will speak and act through us.

Henri J. M. Nouwen
Nouwen Centre




Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd, your counselor, your friend, your redeemer, your saviour, your guide? If He is, you don't need to search any further for security.

Elisabeth Elliot
Gateway to Joy




The blessed Lord condensed it all into one single message of eternal comfort spoken to the disciples on the Sea of Galilee, It is I, be not afraid. He is the antidote to fear; He is the remedy for trouble; He is the substance and the sum of deliverance. We should, therefore, rise above fear. Let us keep our eyes fastened upon Him; let us abide continually in Him; let us be content with Him. Let us cling closely to Him and cry, Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea (Psalm 46:2).

A. B. Simpson
Biography/Bibliography




I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone.

Thomas Merton
Website.




To win the war against fear, we must know the true God as He is revealed in the Bible. He works to give us lasting peace. He receives joy, not from condemning us but in rescuing us from the devil. Yes, the Lord will bring conviction to our hearts concerning sin, but it is so He can deliver us from sin's power and consequences. In its place, the Lord works to establish healing, forgiveness and peace.

Francis Frangipane
Ministries of Francis Frangipane




Perfect love, we know, casteth out fear. But so do several other things - ignorance, alcohol, passion, presumption, and stupidity. It is very desirable that we should all advance to that perfection of love in which we shall fear no longer; but it is very undesirable, until we have reached that stage, that we should allow any inferior agent to cast out our fear.

(Clive Staples) C. S. Lewis
Into The Wardrobe




God incarnate is the end of fear, and the heart that realizes the He is in the midst will be quiet in the middle of alarm.

Frederick Brotherton ( F. B. ) Meyer
Online Works




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