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The scriptures. May God bless the reading of His holy word.

“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.”

Romans 1:18-19

This ends today’s reading from God's holy word. Thanks be to God.

God so loved the world that He provided a way for all to gain salvation through His one and only Son Jesus. All they have to do is believe in Him as Savior.

That truth is at the heart of the Gospel.

Indeed, God’s love is unconditional and extended to everyone but in regard to the gift of eternal life, one has to believe in Jesus in order to gain it. In other words, there is a condition attached.

This means that we find two classes of people in the world: those who have been saved and those who haven’t. Millions upon millions of people in the world fall into the latter category.

Indeed, there is a large segment of our world’s population that seems to show no concern that they are destined for eternal damnation and torment. And yes, this is just as real as the everlasting life promised by God through His Son. To validate this fact, we turn to Romans 1 as we continue to look at Paul’s letter to all the people in Rome. Look at the verses that serve as the framework for today’s message:

“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.” Romans 1:18-19

God has made it plain to all people that He is real, alive, and reigns supreme over all He has made. Since the very advent of creation, God was present. He blesses and He punishes according to the behavior of His people. No one can question His existence or His unsurpassed power.

Yes, God is a God of love but He also is a God of judgment. Study the scriptures enough and you’ll see many instances when God has to reveal His wrath from the heavens and levy consequences “against all the godlessness and wickedness of people”. No one is immune from His correction. All are at risk of His experiencing His indignation.

This was the point Paul wanted the Romans to know. He was writing to all the people in Rome, those who had committed to Christianity and those who had rejected Jesus as Savior. While the Gospel and salvation was available to everyone, so too was God’s anger if they turned down His offer made from the purest love possible.

Today, the same two options are in play for God’s people. Nothing has changed.

All have the opportunity for salvation if they so choose to believe in Jesus as Savior.

And all run the risk of falling into disfavor with God, standing firmly in the crosshairs of His almighty retribution.

Where do you stand today?

Amen.

In Christ,

Mark

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