Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness...

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”

Romans 1:18Romans 1:18

Directions on How to live

What God does when man violates the laws given

Definitions of “Wrath”Definitions of “Wrath”

20 O.T. words- used over 580 times

“Ap” = 170 times ~ nose, nostrils

Ps. 18:6-8Ps. 18:6-8 “...because He was angry. Smoke went up from His nostrils, and devouring fire from His mouth.”

Definitions of “Wrath”Definitions of “Wrath”

ChemahChemah – 90 times ~ “rage, fury”

Deut. 9:19Deut. 9:19 “hot displeasure”

CharonCharon – “inward burning of anger”

Num. 11:1Num. 11:1 “his anger was kindled.”

Definitions of “Wrath”Definitions of “Wrath”

ThumosThumos – “turbulent commotion”

Rom.2:8Rom.2:8 “indignation and wrath”

OrgeOrge – “abiding and settled habit”

Jn. 3:36 Jn. 3:36 “wrath of God abides on him”

N.T. Words

Definitions of “Wrath”Definitions of “Wrath”

Not an uncontrolled fit of temper

Not just an occasional event

Constant part of His being

Holiness is as a consuming fire

Why Does God Have Wrath ?Why Does God Have Wrath ?

God warned that if they disobeyed they would be punished

Isa. 5:20-25Isa. 5:20-25 Deut. 8:11, 19-20Deut. 8:11, 19-20 Deut. 29:24-28Deut. 29:24-28

Why Does God Have Wrath ?Why Does God Have Wrath ?

Sin Evokes wrath

Sin is a challenge to the holiness of God

Wrath is the reaction of holiness

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Heb.10:31Heb.10:31

Eternal Punishment in HellEternal Punishment in Hell

Not a place for rehabilitation

Complete and irreversible punishment on sinners.

Rev. 20:10Rev. 20:10 - tormented day & night

Rev. 20:15Rev. 20:15 - cast into lake of fire

Eternal Punishment in HellEternal Punishment in Hell

Some think God loves too much to punish in hell.

If no wrath then why do we need to be forgiven?

It shows how much God hates sin

His love provides an escape.

Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?

Part of His nature

“God is jealous, and the Lord avenges: the Lord avenges and is furious. The Lord will take vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserves wrath for His enemies.” Nahum 1:2Nahum 1:2

Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?

If God ever stopped hating sin He would cease to be Holy.

God could punish the person or have a substitute.

The cross of Christ satisfied His wrath.

Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?Is God’s Wrath Necessary ?

1.Understand seriousness of Sin

2.Increase our love Towards God

3.Need for proper service to God

4.Greater desire for evangelism

Why study wrath?

We can avoid God’s Wrath

“Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” Rom. 5:9 NKJV

How do we contact the Blood ?

Belief

Repentance

Confession

Baptism

John 3:36John 3:36

Luke 3:7Luke 3:7

Rom. 10:9-10Rom. 10:9-10

Col.3:1-6Col.3:1-6

“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

Heb.10:31Heb.10:31

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

evanscoc@bellsouth.netevanscoc@bellsouth.net

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Sunday Morning Feb. 24, 2008