2.18.2007

with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart

"Wrath of God: He isn't Safe, but He is Good"
* Intro:
- Lion doesn't retreat {Prov30:30}
- King's wrath like lion {Prov 19:12}
- Lord compares self to lion {Hos5:14}
- Rev calls Him Lion of Tribe of Judah
- Aslan comparison
* Understanding wrath of God helps one better understand grace of God
* What is wrath? Rom2:5-11
- Wrath warranted by our actions
- Wrath stores up
- Lord's wrath a righteous judgment
* Noah's ark story not baby decoration motif but picture of power, strength, & might of Lord's wrath
* What is fear of Lord?
- Reverent submission that leads to obedience
- Power of God & wrath forces us to fear
- Ps103:13, Prov9:10
* Daniel, righteous man, feared Lord
* Isa6:1-8
- Recognition of holiness of God
- Admittance of unworthiness
- Acceptance of His grace
* 1Pet1:15-17
* Application:
- Get rescued from coming wrath {1Thess1:10}
- Live in reverent fear
- Share faith {2Cor5:11}

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