Bible Verses About "What Is the Wrath of God"
The wrath of God is His holy, settled opposition to sin and evil — a necessary expression of His justice that must punish unrighteousness while offering mercy through Christ.
The wrath of God is His holy, settled opposition to sin and evil — a necessary expression of His justice that must punish unrighteousness while offering mercy through Christ.
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness." — Romans 1:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Wrath of God?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness."
"Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."
"God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked."
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."
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