Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Truth to Learn Christians will not experience the effect of God’s wrath. Behind the Words The words “we shall be saved” are translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to...
Romans 4:15 – Legal Wrath
Romans 4:15 because the law brings about wrath; for where there is no law there is no transgression. Truth to Learn Trying to keep the law causes God’s wrath against us. Behind the Words The words “brings about” are from the verb katergadzomai, which is a compound word made up...
Romans 3:5 – Righteous Wrath
Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) Truth to Learn God is righteous and must judge unrighteousness. Behind the Words The word translated “demonstrates” is sunistēmi, a compound word made up...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
Romans 2:8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, Truth to Learn Those who selfishly reject God will experience His wrath. Behind the Words The word translated “self-seeking” is eritheia. It is based on a noun that means “to work...
Romans 2:5 – A Storehouse of Wrath
Romans 2:5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Truth to Learn On the Day of Judgment God will show His wrath rather than His mercy. Behind...
Romans 1:18 – Truth Bullies
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Truth to Learn Sinfulness suppresses and hides God’s truth. Our job is to reveal that truth to the sinful world around us. Behind the Words The...
2 Peter 3:15 – Patiently Restraining
2 Peter 3:15 Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. Truth to Learn God is holding back His wrath so that salvation can come to as many as possible. Behind the Words...
2 Peter 3:9 – Merciful Patience
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Truth to Learn God is very patient with sinners, but His patience will end one day, and many...