Wrath

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Wrath

• Secularisms Rejection of God

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Romans 118-19

• For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven
  against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of
  men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness
• because that which is known about God is evident
  within them for God made it evident to them.
  (NASB95)

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Introduction

• Many emphasize the love of God while depreciating
  His wrath. However, the wrath of God is a
  consistent Biblical theme.
• Therefore, let us consider and contrast the wrath
  of God, which is perfectly expressed, and the
  wrath of man, which is often imperfectly
  manifested.

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The Noun

• The Greek noun orge refers to impulse, wrath
  Thomas.
• BDAG defines it as the (1) state of relatively
  strong displeasure, with focus on the emotional
  aspect, anger (2) strong indignation directed at
  wrongdoing, with focus on retribution, wrath

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The Verb

• The Greek verb orgizo means to make angry
  Thomas.
• BDAG defines it as to be angry.

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The Adjective

• The adjective orgilos means inclined to anger,
  passionate Thomas.
• BDAG say it is descriptive of one who is
  inclined to anger, quick-tempered.

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The Wrath of God

• Illustrations of Divine Wrath
• Causes of Divine Wrath
• Characteristics of Divine Wrath

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Illustrations of Divine Wrath

• Parable of the Unjust Steward (Matt. 1821-35,
  esp. vs 34).
• Parable of the Marriage Feast (Matt. 221-10,
  esp. vs. 7).
• Parable of the Dinner (Luke 1416-24, esp. vs.
  21).

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Causes of Divine Wrath

• Caused by Lack of Repentance (Matt. 35-9 Luke
  37-9).
• Caused by Lack of Righteousness (Rom. 118-32
  24-11).
• Caused by Lack of Obedience (John 336 Eph.
  21-3 53-6 Col. 35-10).

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Characteristics of Divine Wrath

• The wrath of God is just (Rom. 35-6 414-15
  919-26).
• The wrath of God is full (1 Thess. 214-16 Rev.
  149-11).
• The wrath of God is fierce (Rev. 1617-19
  1911-16).

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The Wrath of Man

• Righteous Anger is Restrained
• Sinful Anger is Unrestrained

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Righteous Anger is Restrained

• Sinful anger is inconsistent with our Christian
  calling, and must, therefore, be put away (Eph.
  425-32, esp. vs. 26 31 Col. 35-11, esp. vs.
  8).
• Lifting up holy hands, we must pray without wrath
  and dissension (1 Tim. 28).

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Righteous Anger is Restrained

• We must be cautious in criticism and condemnation
  (Matt. 521-22).
• We must be patient when wronged, allowing God or
  civil government to deal out retribution (Rom.
  1217-21 131-7).

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Righteous Anger is Restrained

• For anger to be rightly expressed, it must be
  based upon accurate information, constrained in
  expression and duration (James 119-20 Eph.
  426-27).
• In contrast, consider the compounding
  consequences of Cains transgression (Gen. 43-8
  Heb. 114 1 John 311-12 Jude 11).

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Righteous Anger is Restrained

• Setting the right example, bishops/overseers are
  not quick-tempered or pugnacious, but
  self-controlled, sensible and sound in their
  speech (Titus 17-9 cf. 1 Tim. 32-7).

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Sinful Anger is Unrestrained

• Reacting to the return of the prodigal, the older
  brother was unforgiving and unreasonable (Luke
  1525-32).
• Responding to the reign and rule of Christ, the
  sinful nations were enraged against the Lord and
  His Anointed (Rev. 1115-18 cf. Psalm 2).

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Sinful Anger is Unrestrained

• Following his defeat in heaven, and his futile
  attempts to destroy Jesus Christ, the devil was
  enraged against the Lords disciples, and made
  war against the church (Rev. 1213-17).

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Conclusion

• Great peril befalls those who provoke Gods wrath
  (Heb. 37-11 41-3).
• Even Christ, the Lamb of God, is angered by those
  who reject the truth (Mark 31-6 Rev. 615-17).
• Nevertheless, He saves those who are obedient
  from the wrath to come (Rom. 56-9 1 Thess.
  19-10 59-11).