Definition
God’s wrath, in perfect harmony with all of his divine attributes, is the holy action of retributive justice towards persons whose actions deserve eternal condemnation.
Summary
Despite the disinterest of our secular age and many in the evangelical church, the wrath of God is a deeply biblical truth. It affirms God’s righteous displeasure with sin and his just retribution upon unrepentant sinners. Starting with a short history of this doctrine in America, this essay surveys the Old and New Testaments to think holistically about what Scripture says about God’s wrath. It concludes with a section that considers the importance of this doctrine for the sake of the gospel, theology proper, and Christian discipleship.
Courses
Videos
H. B. Charles on God’s Wrath
H. B. Charles explains that the Bible addresses God’s wrath numerous times because it is essential to understanding God and the gospel.
Podcasts
Articles
Is God Guilty of Genocide?
There are key differences between the Canaanite conquest and modern-day genocide.
The Devil’s Lying to You Today
Jared Wilson helps to expose popular satanic lies that pervert gospel truth.
Why I Keep Returning to an Old Book on Atonement
Here’s a forgotten classic on Jesus’s substitutionary death that will help you worship our God.
‘God Made Me Do It!’ Why Did God Tempt Saul with an Evil Spirit?
Our God in heaven is not a vindictive judge who tempts and then destroys those who disobey him.
Hell Is Not Separation from God
Hell is not ultimately about fire, but about God.
Child-Centric Families Dole Out God’s Passive Wrath on Kids
Love your children enough not to let them live on their own terms.