Topical Encyclopedia In biblical theology, the concept of a "Day of Wrath" is closely associated with divine judgment and the ultimate reckoning of humanity before God. This theme is woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a sobering reminder of God's holiness and justice.Old Testament Context The Old Testament frequently alludes to a "Day of the Lord," which often carries connotations of judgment and wrath. The prophet Zephaniah vividly describes this day: "The great day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. The cry on the day of the LORD is bitter; the Mighty Warrior shouts his battle cry. That day will be a day of wrath, a day of distress and anguish, a day of trouble and ruin, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness" (Zephaniah 1:14-15). Here, the "Day of the Lord" is depicted as a time of divine retribution against sin and rebellion. Similarly, the prophet Isaiah speaks of a day when the Lord will punish the world for its evil: "Wail, for the day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every heart will melt with fear" (Isaiah 13:6-7). This passage underscores the fear and trembling that accompany the realization of God's righteous judgment. New Testament Revelation The New Testament continues this theme, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul and the Book of Revelation. Paul warns of the coming wrath in his letter to the Romans: "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed" (Romans 2:5). This passage highlights the personal responsibility of individuals to repent and turn to God, lest they face His wrath. The Book of Revelation provides a dramatic portrayal of the Day of Wrath, often referred to as the Great Tribulation. Revelation 6:17 declares, "For the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?" . This apocalyptic vision emphasizes the inevitability and inescapability of God's judgment upon a sinful world. Theological Implications The Day of Wrath serves as a powerful reminder of God's absolute sovereignty and the seriousness of sin. It underscores the necessity of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as the only means of escaping divine judgment. The Apostle Peter exhorts believers to live in holiness and godliness in light of the coming day: "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare" (2 Peter 3:10). In summary, the Day of Wrath is a central theme in biblical eschatology, representing a time when God's justice will be fully realized. It calls believers to a life of vigilance, repentance, and faith, as they await the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Torrey's Topical Textbook Job 20:28The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath. Torrey's Topical Textbook Zephaniah 1:15,18 Romans 2:5 Library The Lord's Day Fragment v. --That up to the Time of the Destruction of Jerusalem ... God's Dealings with the Earth During the Tribulation Period. Delivered on the Lord's Day, on that which is Written in the ... The Third Day in Pasion-Week - the Last Series of Parables: to the ... Coming Judgment of the Secrets of Men All the Day Long Jeremy Taylor -- Christ's Advent to Judgment Elijah's Appeal to the Undecided The Angel of the Everlasting Gospel. Resources If Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation, why had He already eaten the Passover meal? | GotQuestions.orgWhat day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org On what day was Jesus crucified? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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