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“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
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Morning Feb. 24, 2008
