The Wrath of
God
Definition
The
wrath of God is His eternal detestation of all unrighteousness. It is the
displeasure and indignation of Divine equity against evil. It is the holiness
of God stirred into activity against sin. It is the moving cause of that just
sentence which He passes upon evil-doers. God is angry against sin because it
is a rebelling against His authority, a wrong done to His inviolable
sovereignty. Insurrectionists against God’s government shall be made to know that
God is the Lord. They shall be made to feel how great that Majesty is which
they despise, and how dreadful is that threatened wrath which they so little
regarded. Not that God’s anger is a malignant and malicious retaliation,
inflicting injury for the sake of it, or in return for injury received. No;
while God will vindicate His dominion as Governor of the universe, He will not
be vindictive. [1]
Meaning
Therefore,
God is no less God because He possesses this divine perfection within His nature.
God displays this characteristic of His divine being no differently than He
displays any other divine characteristic. God is yet perfect! God does reveal
and demonstrate His absolute and divine displeasure against any rebellion toward
His nature and character.
Scripture Support
Deuteronomy
32:39-41 (KJV)
“See now that I, even I, am
He and there is no god with Me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal;
neither is there any that can deliver out of My and. For I lift up My hand to
heaven, and say, I live forever. If I whet My glittering sword and mine hand
take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to Mine enemies, and will reward
them that hate me.”
Psalms
7:11 (NKJV)
“God is a just judge, And
God is angry with the wicked every day.”
Deuteronomy
9:8 (NKJV)
“Also in Horeb you provoked
the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry enough with you to have destroyed
you.”
Psalm
2:5 (NKJV)
“Then He shall speak to them
in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure
Psalm
2:12 (NKJV)
“Kiss the Son, lest He be
angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.”
Psalm
5:5 (NKJV)
“The boastful shall not
stand in Your sight; you hate all workers of iniquity.”
Conclusion
God
is no less God because His divine nature also contains “wrath.” Although God is
restraining His wrath and indignation during this age of grace, there is coming
a day when He will unleash His wrath against this earth and mankind. Flee from
this wrath that is to come and flee to Christ for protection. Wickedness
provokes the wrath of the Holy God of Israel. Fear God and give Him the worship
that is due Him and commensurate with His glorious nature.
Application
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