There is a wrath to come upon the world and it is nearer now more than ever. It is the wrath of God unleashed upon a wicked and repentant world, upon those who glory in their sin and gloat about their unrighteousness (See Philippians 3:19). It cannot be taken lightly. In all scripture, it is probably the sternest warning to man. John talked about it when baptizing at River Jordan in Luke 3:7 saying, "John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?" (NIV). Paul also talks about it in the epistle to the Romans. "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and
unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth Romans 1:18 (ESV)".
Upon who is this wrath visited?
It is obvious from the text above that the wrath of God is poured out against all ungodliness. That's right. All ungodliness. From the book of Philippians we get a clearer picture of those upon who this ripening wrath will fall. "Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.." (Philippians 3:19). Revelation 14:9-10 says, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb"( Revelation 14:10).
Why is God angry?
"They have roused my jealousy by worshiping things that are not God; they have provoked my anger with their useless idols?" (Deuteronomy 32:21). Those who worship the beast and receive his image are of particular interest to the wrath of God. We also read in Revelation 14:10, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God..." It is as clear as day. God is provoked by ungodliness and sinfulness but more so by those who worship the devil and receive the mark of the beast. We see many people entering satanic cults for fame and money and live lives of self indulgence and open rebellion to God. Some in deed show a form of godliness (calling him Lord, Lord) but are opposers of God and of truth (See Timothy 3:4-7 and Mathew 7:21). They preach prosperity instead of the gospel of salvation. They perform pretended signs and deny Christ as the only way to God. For them the wrath of God is stored up ready to be unleashed, unless they repent.
When will this wrath be revealed?
Revelation 14:7 says, "Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all the springs of water."
In 2 Peter 2:2-3 we read, "In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed." We are in fact living on borrowed time. The wrath of God is at hand. God in his forbearance and love has given us time to repent and return to him. The ball is on our court. We see in Hebrew 3:15, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion" and in Revelation 3:10 we read, "Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world."
How can we escape this wrath?
Romans 5:9 gives us a clue on how we can escape the wrath to come."Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!" (Romans5:9, NIV). The word of God says we can only escape the wrath via the blood of Jesus Christ. Our own goodness, self-righteousness, good works and religious piety can not save us. In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, we read, "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." It is only through Jesus Christ in which we can find salvation.We are therefore to put away all lusts of the flesh as it is written in Colossians 3:5-6, "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming." God loves you. He wants to save you from the coming coming wrath. Ezekiel 18:21,30 (NIV) says "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign Lord. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?... Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall." Will you accept Jesus today as Lord and saviour of your life and escape this wrath or will you continue in rebellion and partake in the wrath to come? The choice is yours.
Upon who is this wrath visited?
It is obvious from the text above that the wrath of God is poured out against all ungodliness. That's right. All ungodliness. From the book of Philippians we get a clearer picture of those upon who this ripening wrath will fall. "Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.." (Philippians 3:19). Revelation 14:9-10 says, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb"( Revelation 14:10).
Why is God angry?
"They have roused my jealousy by worshiping things that are not God; they have provoked my anger with their useless idols?" (Deuteronomy 32:21). Those who worship the beast and receive his image are of particular interest to the wrath of God. We also read in Revelation 14:10, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God..." It is as clear as day. God is provoked by ungodliness and sinfulness but more so by those who worship the devil and receive the mark of the beast. We see many people entering satanic cults for fame and money and live lives of self indulgence and open rebellion to God. Some in deed show a form of godliness (calling him Lord, Lord) but are opposers of God and of truth (See Timothy 3:4-7 and Mathew 7:21). They preach prosperity instead of the gospel of salvation. They perform pretended signs and deny Christ as the only way to God. For them the wrath of God is stored up ready to be unleashed, unless they repent.
When will this wrath be revealed?
Revelation 14:7 says, "Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all the springs of water."
In 2 Peter 2:2-3 we read, "In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed." We are in fact living on borrowed time. The wrath of God is at hand. God in his forbearance and love has given us time to repent and return to him. The ball is on our court. We see in Hebrew 3:15, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion" and in Revelation 3:10 we read, "Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world."
How can we escape this wrath?
Romans 5:9 gives us a clue on how we can escape the wrath to come."Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!" (Romans5:9, NIV). The word of God says we can only escape the wrath via the blood of Jesus Christ. Our own goodness, self-righteousness, good works and religious piety can not save us. In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, we read, "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." It is only through Jesus Christ in which we can find salvation.We are therefore to put away all lusts of the flesh as it is written in Colossians 3:5-6, "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming." God loves you. He wants to save you from the coming coming wrath. Ezekiel 18:21,30 (NIV) says "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign Lord. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?... Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall." Will you accept Jesus today as Lord and saviour of your life and escape this wrath or will you continue in rebellion and partake in the wrath to come? The choice is yours.
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