1. We are justified by Christ's blood.

2. We are saved from the wrath of God.

“We admire the character of a father who is opposed to disorder, vice, and disobedience in his family, and who expresses his opposition in a proper way. We admire the character of a ruler who is opposed to all crime in the community, and who expresses those feelings in the law. Why shall we not be equally pleased with God, who is opposed to all crime in all parts of the universe, and who determines to express His opposition in the proper way for the sake of preserving order and promoting peace?” Albert Barnes https://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/w/wrath_of_god.htm

3. We rejoice in God.

Sermon Questions

1. How do you feel about talking about God's wrath?

2. How do we keep a correct view of the blood of Christ? How do we communicate this truth with our family members, friends, and co-workers? Does it matter in their everyday lives?

3. How can we keep being saved from God's wrath at the forefront? How does a child or teen wrestle with these thoughts, and how would you encourage them?

4. Do you think the descriptions from Revelation 9 and 16 are literal or just an idea of what may come? Why? (Maybe read through these chapters)

5. Why should the proper response be rejoicing in God? Why not thankfulness? Peacefulness? What is Paul aiming to communicate?

6. How have you rejoiced in God recently? What is a way, from this message, you can rejoice in God?