He is the Rock His work is Perfect; for all His ways are justice."
Deuteronomy 32:4
Do you ever find yourself emphasizing the loving and forgiving nature of God, especially when seeking to reach a friend who is "turn off" to Christianity? scripture like II Peter 3:9, "The Lord... is not willing that any should perish," and 1 John 4:8, "God is Love" shed light on gracious and accepting nature of God.
However, if, in talking to your friend you only emphasize God's loving side, you run the risk of misrepresentating the power of His redemption of mankind. You see, God's love is counter-balance with His wrath. Yes, His wrath. God's wrath is not a popular concept these days, but it is real, and every person must reckon with it.
The Scripture teach that God will judge the lost. A Holy God can do nothing else than to turn away unholy things. Thankfully, He has created a solution through the shef blood of His Son. When God draws all history to a close, His judgement will stand alongside His mercy and love. Remember to keep both in balance as you share the Gospel with those around you.
Deuteronomy 32:4
Do you ever find yourself emphasizing the loving and forgiving nature of God, especially when seeking to reach a friend who is "turn off" to Christianity? scripture like II Peter 3:9, "The Lord... is not willing that any should perish," and 1 John 4:8, "God is Love" shed light on gracious and accepting nature of God.
However, if, in talking to your friend you only emphasize God's loving side, you run the risk of misrepresentating the power of His redemption of mankind. You see, God's love is counter-balance with His wrath. Yes, His wrath. God's wrath is not a popular concept these days, but it is real, and every person must reckon with it.
The Scripture teach that God will judge the lost. A Holy God can do nothing else than to turn away unholy things. Thankfully, He has created a solution through the shef blood of His Son. When God draws all history to a close, His judgement will stand alongside His mercy and love. Remember to keep both in balance as you share the Gospel with those around you.
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