How do we know God's love is not separate from His wrath?
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God's love and wrath are not separate; His love is evident even in His justice, as He fundamentally desires to redeem rather than condemn.
The perception that God is loving in the New Testament and wrathful in the Old Testament is a misunderstanding of His character. Throughout Scripture, God is consistently portrayed as loving, merciful, and just. John 3:16 emphasizes God's love in sending His Son for salvation, while Romans 1:18 and 2:5 stress that God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness. Understanding that His love and justice coexist helps illuminate the gospel; Christ's sacrificial death demonstrates divine love while enacting justice. God's wrath is aimed at sin, not sinners who come to Him for refuge, presenting a holistic view of His desire for redemption through grace.
Scripture References:
John 3:16, Romans 1:18, Romans 2:5
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