A
depiction of Revelation 15: 7, King James Version (KJV): 7 And one
of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full
of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
Today,
reply is on the existence of divine wrath against sin. Where mature
Christians speak of divine anger, correction, destruction, and
punishment there also is a full presentation on forgiveness, GOD’s
love, and unselfish sacrifice through Jesus Christ. Wrath against
sin appears as an inescapable and permanent aspect of divine purpose
that proclaims both an inevitable fulfillment of sovereign will on
behalf of full Creation, and a final elimination of sin. Those who
correctly know GOD as their Creator and Maker also acknowledge that
his wrath against sin that would otherwise destroy mankind has been
leveled against Jesus Christ, the Son of the Highest, our mediator
and High Priest. It is written: Romans 1: 18-22, King James
Version (KJV): 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven
against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the
truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God
is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the
invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly
seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal
power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that,
when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were
thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish
heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became
fools, One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum
on Religion & Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous” (no
profile is shown) posted the following:
Why
does God have wrath? He hardly qualifies as a god if he has such a
strong urge to punish. It just shows that he is emotionally immature?
THE
GOLDEN ARROW: But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on
the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of
salvation. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain
salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether
we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. (1st
Thessalonians 5: 8-10, KJV)
THE
DOUBLE DAGGER: Sin Opposes All Existence (12/13/2019); The
Sovereignty Of GOD (11/24/2019); Divine Anger at Harvest?
(05/26/2019); Moses Was Not Divine (04/24/2019); Jesus Rebuked The
Moneychangers? (05/16/2018); Divine Law Is Demanding (04/10/2018);
Divine Wrath Against Sin? (10/17/2017)
“Anonymous”,
the active presence whom we speak of as “GOD” is a spirit,
and should be understood as a summation of all sacred substance (we
also say, divine fullness; divinity; the Godhead; the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit). In addition to inseparable aspects of
process and substance that include accountability, commitment, faith,
holiness, forbearance, righteousness and wisdom, divinity also
displays balance, completeness, integrity, longsuffering,
lovingkindness, mercy toward those found guilty in judgment, oneness
without sameness, personhood, purpose, and wrath against sin. Divine
rebuke and responses to suppress sin are required, for sin opposes
the continued existence of sacred law, divine order, the Lawgiver,
and the spheres of life that comprise the universe. Sin has not been
put forth by divinity, and is no spirit substance; even so, the
operations of sin may dominate awareness and self-will (willpower)
within created beings and living creatures. Sin promotes
nonexistence; ignorance of consequences and outcomes to outrageous
behavior; and a return to conditions of chaos, confusion, and
multiple streams in motion that contained neither content nor
direction (we say, preexistence). Left unanswered by GOD, defiance,
irreverence, lawlessness, rebellion, and wickedness would undermine
all sacred authority. What mankind expresses as emotion and feeling
derives from our makeup as creatures of flesh, rather than from our
endowment of life essence (breath; spirit; word) imparted from
the makeup of GOD. Consider again the following that uses language
from the Bible, and a selection from the music ministry of Sandi
Patty:
(1.)
Ephesians 5: 5-11, King James Version (KJV): 5 For this ye know,
that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an
idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7
Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes
darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of
light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and
righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the
Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of
darkness, but rather reprove them.
(2.)
James 1: 19-21, KJV: 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every
man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath
of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart
all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with
meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
(3.)
Romans 13: 1-4, KJV: 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher
powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are
ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power,
resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive
to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good
works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do
that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he
is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is
evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the
minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth
evil.
There
is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually
apprehended. (For example, (4.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8clxOOe2tz4.) Even
so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according
to your faith.
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