The Wrath of God

The biblical teaching of the wrath of God means that God hates sin (see Ex. 32:9-10; Deut. 9:7-8; 2 Kings 22:13). God judges and condemns that which He hates.  The Biblical teaching of the love of God reveals that God satisfied every demand of His righteousness by judging our sin in the substitute of His Son, Jesus, who bore the wrath that rightfully belongs to us (Isa. 53:6-12; Mark 10:45; Rom. 5:8-9; 1 Pet. 2:21-24; 3:18).  God is completely propitiated by the blood of Christ (Rom. 3:21-26; Heb. 2:17; 1 John 2:2; 4:10).  Those who reject Christ as Savior continue under God’s wrath (John 3:36; Rom. 1:18-32; 1 Thess. 2:14-16; 5:9-10).  Those who trust Jesus as their Savior receive:

1. Forgiveness of sins (Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:13-14).
2. The imputation of God’s righteousness (Rom. 5:17-18; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:9).
3. No condemnation (Rom. 8:1, 31-39).
4. Reconciliation with God (Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:18-19).
5. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1; Col. 1:20).
6. Immunity from the wrath to come (Rom. 5:8-9; Eph. 2:1-7; 5:1-10; 1 Thess. 1:9-10; 5:9-10).
7. A command not to retaliate when attacked, but to pray for others and leave them to God’s judgment (Rom. 12:17-21; 2 Thess. 1:5-7).