Letters From Heaven (Revelation) No.17- The Wrath of The Lamb

When you preach systematically through scripture w/out skipping passages, you’ll have to preach judgement sermons. I’ve had to preach a few of these sermons, and I must tell you I don’t enjoy them. Yes, there is the Jesus who for us represents mercy, grace, & forgiveness. As comforting as His grace & mercy are, there’s also another the side of Jesus just as frightening. When I was younger in hard core fundamentalist circles, I heard men preach fiery sermons on God’s judgement. It almost seemed as though they found pleasure in preaching on judgement day, like they enjoyed it. They were emotional, dramatic, & effective in inciting emotional responses especially from younger people. How does it make you feel, know wrath is part of who Jesus is? That He’s not just the gentle Lamb of God? But what if a passage on the wrath of God isn’t intended to be scary at all? What if the wrath of the Lamb is intended to be encouragement, affirmation for those who follow Jesus?