What We Get Wrong About The Wrath Of God (and what we need to know) — rethink

Originally published at https://rethinknow.org on February 3, 2020.

If you grew up in a more traditional church you probably heard your fair share of sermons about the wrath of God. And if you were like me, those sermons left you terrified with questions you were too scared to ask.

Most Christians simply avoid talking about or even thinking about God’s wrath. Largely because it’s so misunderstood and misrepresented.

Most of what I have seen and heard about the wrath of God has been in the form of a scare tactic trying to frighten people into heaven. Which is not only ineffective, it has left many with a terrible understanding of what the wrath of God really is.

So, let’s look at the wrath of God is and isn’t.

What Does The Bible Say About The Wrath Of God?

Whenever we want to learn more about God the best place to start is the Bible. And the Bible is not shy about talking about the Wrath of God.

I’m not going to look at every passage on wrath. But if you would like a more complete list you can find it here: Bible Verses About The Wrath of God