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Romans 1

Romans 1:18

God’s Wrath against Sin · Romans 1:18–32
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Translations

Modern
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
Traditional
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Literal
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, suppressing the truth in unrighteousness,
Latin
Revelatur enim ira Dei de cælo super omnem impietatem, et injustitiam hominum eorum, qui veritatem Dei in injustitia detinent:

Original

Greek
English
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Notes

Romans 1:18

The wrath of God: God’s wrath (or anger) is not a sudden emotional reaction. It is the holy God’s necessary response to human sin. Because God is just and good, God must respond to what destroys life and faithfulness.

The Old Testament often describes God’s wrath in specific historical events, such as Israel’s rebellion or injustice among the people (Exodus 32:10–12; Numbers 11:1; Jeremiah 21:3–7). It also looks ahead to a future time when God will judge human sin in a final and decisive way.

Paul usually speaks of God’s wrath as something that will happen at the end of history (Romans 2:5, 8; 5:9; Colossians 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 1:10). However, when Paul uses the present tense and says that God’s wrath “is revealed,” he points to God’s actions in history as well. These passages show that God has already responded to sin throughout human history, not only at the end of time.

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Glossary

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Topics

Anger: Anger of God Backstabbers Censorship Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God's Wrath Heaven: God: Sends his Judgments From Heaven: God's Dwelling Place How Do we Know God Exists Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Making Excuses Religion: Natural Rome: Abominations In Rome: The Condemnation of the Gentiles The Anger of God: Against: The Wicked Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning