The wrath of God is a major theme in Scripture and appears in many passages. Romans 1:18, in particular, says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.” This passage highlights God’s wrath against sin and ungodliness, which is the lack of respect or reverence for God.
God’s wrath is often associated with divine justice, which is the idea that God is just and that justice must be meted out to those who break His laws. When God shows His wrath, He is expressing His justice against sin. This is important because God is holy and perfect, and sin is an offense against Him. God’s wrath is therefore a just response to sin.
However, God’s wrath is also related to the need for salvation. The Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This means that everyone deserves God’s wrath. But the good news is that God, in His mercy and love, has provided a way to escape His wrath.
That way is Jesus Christ. John 3:36 says, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not believe in the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” Faith in Jesus is the only way to escape the wrath of God. When a person places his faith in Jesus, he is forgiven of his sins and justified before God (Romans 3:24-26).
Furthermore, the Bible teaches us that salvation is not just a matter of escaping the wrath of God. It’s also about having a relationship with God and living a life that pleases Him. Ephesians 2:8-10 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
In short, God’s wrath is a righteous response to sin and ungodliness. Everyone deserves God’s wrath, but those who put their faith in Jesus escape God’s wrath and receive salvation. Salvation is not just a matter of escaping God’s wrath, but also having a relationship with Him and living a life that pleases Him.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?
489. What is involved in the virtue of chastity?
136. What does the Church mean when she confesses: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”?
514. To what type of work does every person have a right?
22. What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What do the horseman, angel, and Lord symbolize in Zechariah’s vision described in Zechariah 1:8-17?
What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?
