1. Romans 1:18 “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” Romans 1:18

2. Directions on How to live What God does when man violates the laws given

4. Definitions of “Wrath” 20 O.T. words- used over 580 times “Ap” = 170 times ~ nose, nostrils Ps. 18:6-8 Ps. 18:6-8 “...because He was angry. Smoke went up from His nostrils, and devouring fire from His mouth.”

5. Definitions of “Wrath” Chemah Chemah – 90 times ~ “rage, fury” Deut. 9:19 Deut. 9:19 “hot displeasure” Charon Charon – “inward burning of anger” Num. 11:1 Num. 11:1 “his anger was kindled.”

6. Definitions of “Wrath” Thumos Thumos – “turbulent commotion” Rom.2:8 Rom.2:8 “indignation and wrath” Orge Orge – “abiding and settled habit” Jn. 3:36 Jn. 3:36 “wrath of God abides on him” N.T. Words

7. 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

8. Why Does God Have Wrath ? God warned that if they disobeyed they would be punished Isa. 5:20-25  Isa. 5:20-25  Deut. 8:11, 19-20  Deut. 29:24-28

9. Why Does God Have Wrath ? Sin Evokes wrath Sin is a challenge to the holiness of God Wrath is the reaction of holiness Heb.10:31 “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Heb.10:31

10. Eternal Punishment in Hell Not a place for rehabilitation Complete and irreversible punishment on sinners. Rev. 20:10 Rev. 20:10 - tormented day & night Rev. 20:15 Rev. 20:15 - cast into lake of fire

11. Eternal 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.

12. Is God’s Wrath Necessary ? Part of His nature Nahum 1:2 “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 1:2

13. 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.

14. 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?

15. 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

16. How do we contact the Blood ? Belief Repentance Confession Baptism John 3:36 Luke 3:7 Rom. 10:9-10 Col.3:1-6

17. “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Gal. 3:27

18. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Heb.10:31

19. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Feb. 24, 2008