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The Fear of God - Part 7

Nov 23, 2025    Vincent Townsend

We often think of God's love and mercy, but do we truly understand the fullness of His nature? This powerful exploration takes us into uncomfortable yet essential territory: God's holy wrath against sin and unrepentant sinners. Drawing from both Old and New Testament scriptures like Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy, and Revelation, we're confronted with the reality that our God is not only loving but also fiercely just. The Hebrew and Greek words for God's anger paint vivid pictures—burning nostrils, fiery arrows ready to be released, wrath poured out like wine at full strength. We learn that God is provoked by our rebellion, fiery in His indignation, and swift in His pursuit of justice. Yet here's the beautiful paradox: this same holy God who cannot tolerate sin loved us so much that He sent Jesus to absorb that wrath on our behalf. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This message isn't meant to terrify us but to awaken us to the gravity of our salvation and the urgency of sharing it with others. When we truly grasp what we've been saved from, gratitude should overflow into action. We have family members, friends, and neighbors who need to hear this truth before it's too late.