The Big Idea: Truth Matters Os Guiness, “The real usefulness of the Christian faith depends on the conviction that the faith is not so much useful as true.” True or False: Something is true because it works in your life? Here we go: The Truth about God's Wrath “Wrath” - God's active anger toward sin. 2 Chronicles 36:16: “But they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord rose up against His people, until there was no remedy.”
God's character is consistent. How does God reconcile justice and mercy?
God's case for wrath: Suppression of the truth (v. 18) Denial of the truth (vs. 19-20) Exchange of the truth (vs. 21-22)
The Tragedy of Man's Waywardness Observations: “God gave them up” When God stops resisting our demands, our de-sires become our prisons. A severe act of mercy.
Outcome: Idolatry (v. 23) Immorality (vs. 24-32)
Application: God's Wrath: 1.While God's present wrath is largely passive, His future wrath is active. 2.God's present wrath allows sin to increase; God's future wrath will put an end to sin, causing it to cease. 3.God's present wrath is reversible; His future wrath isn't.
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Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his...
