Wrath of God
The wrath of God is his holy and just opposition to sin and evil. It is not sinful rage, but the righteous expression of his moral perfection and judgment.
At a Glance
The wrath of God is his holy and just opposition to sin and evil. It is not sinful rage, but the righteous expression of his moral perfection and judgment.
Description
The wrath of God is the Bible’s way of describing God’s holy, righteous, and personal opposition to sin, evil, and unbelief. Unlike fallen human anger, God’s wrath is never unjust, uncontrolled, or morally flawed; it is the expression of his perfect holiness and justice. Scripture presents this wrath in both present and future terms: God gives sinners over to the consequences of rebellion even now, and he will also judge the world in righteousness at the last day. At the same time, the gospel declares that Jesus Christ saves sinners from the wrath to come by bearing sin and providing reconciliation with God for all who repent and believe. Therefore, God’s wrath should be understood not as a contradiction of his goodness, but as a necessary expression of his holy character in relation to sin.