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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, |
Bible Question: What is the wrath in this verse referring to? Does wrath differ from judgment? |
Bible Answer: Hi mommapbs, Interestingly, God's wrath is one of the least meditated upon of His attributes. Many embrace the God of love while denying that Divine wrath is one of the perfections of God. The word for wrath in 1 Thess. 5:9 is orge (Gr.) which can also mean anger and indignation. The wrath of God can be defined as "His eternal detestation of all unrighteousness" [A.W. Pink] We see the same word used in John 3:36. Romans 1:18 tells us that "...the wrath of God is (presently) revealed from heaven". Psalm 7:11 says that "...God is angry with the wicked every day". So, I would offer that God's wrath differs from His judgement as indictated by , for example, Rev. 6:16. Christ warned His hearers to "flee the wrath to come" (Matt. 3:7) Paul warns, "knowing, therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men..." (2 Cor. 5:11) His wrath abides now, while His judgement will ultimately consumate in the Great White Throne of Revelation 20 toward unbelievers. I hope helps, BradK |
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