In my welcome letter to this website, I emphasized God’s love—and rightly so. God loves us and wants us to be His sons and daughters. Yet I have heard teachers dismiss His wrath, claiming that “the God of the Old Testament has been replaced.” They teach that there are many paths to God and that whatever feels right to us is acceptable to Him. They encourage people to live as they please and question whether today’s Bible can be trusted as God’s true word. But if we reject the Bible as His word, what God are we worshiping? We might as well write our own book of wisdom, inventing a god who reflects our desires and our sense of right and wrong. Rejecting God’s love and wisdom has a cost, and I felt compelled to explain my understanding of it.

The Wrath of God

Does God Judge Individuals?

Romans 1:18

For The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth by their unrighteousness…

Revelation 14:10

that person will also drink of the wine of God’s anger that has been mixed undiluted in the cup of his wrath, and he will be tortured with fire and sulfur in front of the holy angels and in front of the Lamb.

Why would the God who gave us life respond to human sin with wrath? That question is imperfectly phrased, but it points to an important truth. God created us to share in the perfect love that only He can give. That gift is freely offered, yet it calls for a response:. We must acknowledge that our lives belong to Him, that He is our sovereign Lord. Scripture teaches that salvation comes through accepting Christ and His sacrifice. This does not mean we will become perfect in His sight, but it does mean we should sincerely strive to live in faithful obedience.

How to Serve God Faithfully

If you want to serve God faithfully, you must become familiar with His Word, the Bible. In Scripture, God has provided the instruction we need to live in a way that pleases Him. Through study, prayer, and a sincere desire to understand His wisdom, we can bring our lives into closer alignment with His will.

Other books may offer useful advice for life’s challenges and opportunities, but they should never take the place of Scripture. Without a solid understanding of the Bible, it can be difficult to recognize when worldly advice conflicts with God’s truth.

• Study the Bible carefully and consistently.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom.
• Measure all other advice against God’s Word.
• Be ready to reject guidance that sounds appealing but contradicts Scripture.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end it’s the way that leads to death.

Become familiar with the Bible first then judge all earthly wisdom by it.

How Does God’s Love Turn to Wrath?

God cannot tolerate sin, and Scripture speaks clearly about what sin is. Those who know the truth yet deliberately suppress it place themselves in a position of ungodliness and unrighteousness. God is just, and His justice requires that sin be judged. At the same time, He has done everything necessary to rescue us from that judgment.

Romans 1 continues by teaching that even those without direct access to Scripture are not without accountability. God has made Himself known through creation: His eternal power and divine nature are displayed in what He has made. For that reason, humanity is not without witness and is without excuse.

Romans 1:21–22

“For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.”

How can anyone expect to escape God’s wrath while refusing to acknowledge who He is and what we owe Him? Many of us have ready access to the Bible, and that access brings greater responsibility. Whatever we may feel about Romans 1, its warning is clear: we are accountable for how we respond to the truth God has revealed.

I recently watched two fairly popular young podcasters discuss Christianity and their beliefs. One identified as a Christian; the other described himself as “a man of science.” He did not claim to be a scientist but believed that material or natural processes fully explain reality.

I could not finish the discussion. About fifteen minutes in, the materialist asked the other man whether he believed Christ was the Son of God and had risen from the dead. His hesitant answer left me deeply disappointed: he said he did not believe Jesus was the Son of God and even suggested that stories of Jesus marrying Mary Magdalene might be true. The conversation then turned to whether we might live in a matrix, like the film, controlled by a creator or supreme being.

“Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.”

I felt compassion for the young man who called himself a Christian. He seemed nearly convinced that reality extends beyond what science can explain, yet he could not affirm his faith publicly and boldly. I hope the Holy Spirit continues to work in him. In many ways, he reminds me of myself: I have known the truth all my life, yet even now I struggle to speak boldly and often instinctively conceal my faith during discussions or debates. I hope he knows the truth in his heart and will one day stand firmly on it. But if his words accurately reflected his beliefs, he is still rejecting Christ’s sacrifice and should reconsider calling himself a Christian.

A Solemn Warning Against Rejecting Grace

Hebrews 10:26–29

For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us, but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God’s enemies. Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much greater punishment do you think that person deserves who has contempt for the Son of God, and profanes the blood of the covenant that made him holy, and insults the Spirit of grace?

People often ask about the sin Jesus called unforgivable. The passage above gives a sobering warning: rejecting God the Father, despising the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, and resisting the Holy Spirit hardens a person against the only source of forgiveness. Those who fully and finally reject God remain under judgment.

For those who believe yet question whether God judges or expresses anger, hatred, and wrath, consider Malachi 1:2–3:

 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the Lord. “Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated, And laid waste his mountains and his heritage for the jackals of the wilderness.”

If you know the story of Jacob and Esau, this explicit statement of hatred may seem bewildering. If you are unfamiliar with it, read Genesis 25:19–34. Why did God hate Esau? Simply put, Esau rejected God and His love. His birthright as the eldest son was not merely cattle or wealth inherited from Isaac; it placed him at the center of God’s plan of salvation.

Esau must have known of God’s promises to Abraham and to his father, Isaac, yet he carelessly traded them for a meal he could easily have obtained elsewhere. Although we all speak rashly at times, God sees each person’s true character and heart. What He saw in Esau—both in that moment and in the life that followed—provoked His anger.

Yet the gospel remains a message of mercy. Through His blood, suffering, and death, Christ’s sacrifice fully provides forgiveness for those who receive Him for who He is and trust in what He has done. No other name under heaven can save us.

God Judges Nations and all the world

I will not dwell at length on God’s judgment of nations and the world. Because salvation is received individually, those who live in a nation under judgment—or on earth at the end—need not fear for their ultimate destiny. To be clear, they may still face great fear and suffering, but in Christ their final salvation is secure. Consider how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar when he commanded them to worship his image and they refused:

Daniel 3 verses 13-18 

Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king,and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?”

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

Can we show the same courage as these three men? In America, we are safe for now, but Christians in parts of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia face death for refusing to renounce Jesus Christ. Would we remain faithful under such a test?

America under judgement?

I am not suggesting Americans will soon face execution for their faith, though it may become possible in the future. Here, the threat is more likely to come through the courts—by legally restricting Christians from speaking publicly about their faith or removing children from parents who insist on raising them as Christians.

As noted in the opening paragraph and because this subject of wrath is difficult, I will move on after briefly considering three verses about God’s judgment of the nations.

Jeremiah 25:15

So the Lord, the God of Israel, spoke to me in a vision: “Take this cup from my hand. It is filled with the wine of my wrath. Take it and make the nations to whom I send you drink it.

2 Peter 3:7

But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

Revelation 14:19

So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes from the vineyard of the earth and tossed them into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

Just from these three verses you can see people, nations, and indeed the whole earth is subject to God and His judgement. BUT… Remember God see’s each of us individually. We can turn to Him anytime.  And as King David noted in 1st Chronicles 21 it is always better to trust in God’s mercy than to depend on the mercy of mankind.   

Concluding Thoughts

I am relieved to be nearing the end of this difficult subject. Examining it closely has not been easy, and I have no remarkable act of courage to claim; even if I did, it would likely seem insignificant. As a child, I imagined becoming like Elijah (see 1^st and 2^nd Kings), but my life followed a far humbler course.

If you face an overwhelming crisis and seek relief, remember that God is always present and is the source of all comfort. Approach Him humbly as your Father, not a stranger, because He knows you better than you know yourself. Ask for guidance, open the Bible, and continue speaking with Him. His answer may come quickly and may not be what you want—Jonah’s was not—but it will be what is best for you.

Farewell for now, I pray the Lord will bless you with wisdom and patience

2 Corinthians 1:2-3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort

Welcome to the first post on this new website. As explained in our mission statement, this site is dedicated to sharing news from around the world from a Christian perspective. So for the first few posts I though I’d share our core beliefs about Christ and the Trinity. I can think of no better place to begin than with the love of God and the meaning and purpose of life. I hope you enjoy reading the post.

Exploring the Meaning of Life

Reframing the Question

The question of life’s meaning remains a subject of ongoing philosophical and theological discussion. In my Christian view, God is The eternal, omnipotent entity capable of creating entire universes by mere volition. For those of us who adhere to this belief, it may be beneficial to refine the question away from the general and potentially superficial inquiry regarding the meaning of life. Instead, a more substantive exploration could involve examining the purpose behind God’s creation of life. Simply: Why did God create life?

The Materialist Perspective on Life’s Meaning

For individuals who hold a materialist worldview—believing that all existence is the result of random, purposeless events—the question of life’s overarching meaning appears straightforward. Within this framework, life itself is not imbued with inherent meaning; rather, any significance attached to existence is a personal construct. Materialists might choose to value life or ascribe meaning to their own existence, but ultimately, such meaning is a subjective creation. This personal sense of purpose is shaped by individual thought as well as the influence of intellectual figures, both past and present. In this view, meaning is not discovered but invented, reflecting the purely material origins of the universe and life itself.

While broad generalizations about any group rarely capture the full complexity of individual behavior, it is plausible that those who perceive existence as random or lacking intrinsic meaning tend to act in ways that reflect this outlook. Statements such as “there are no truths” or “multiple truths exist” may seem superficially valid within the materialist perspective. Nonetheless, when faced with matters of survival, the concept of “truth” often becomes absolute, and priorities are clarified in a definitive and practical manner.

Christian Perspectives on Meaning and Purpose

For those of us who are committed believers, there is a steadfast conviction regarding to whom our lives belong and to whom they are dedicated. Regardless of one’s chosen field or the causes we may support, Christians strive to remain true to the understanding that their purpose is to serve God. Any victories or rewards attained in this life are viewed as temporary and insignificant compared to the ultimate reward awaiting us. Since Christians believe in an afterlife our priorities for life “should” be firmly rooted in God’s truth. For us there is no other truth.

This leads back to my central question: Why did God create life?

God’s Nature and the Question of Love

God’s Love Is Complete in Himself

It is a common question to wonder if God created life because He requires love from His creations. However, this is not the case. God does not require love from humanity or creation to fulfill any need within Himself. Within the very being of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—there already exists a perfect, complete love. This love is fully shared among the three persons of the Trinity. While the concept of the Trinity can be difficult to fully comprehend, it is important to grasp that God exists as one being in three persons, each fully God, yet together constituting a unity. Because of this, there is never any lack of love in God’s existence; He is never in need of additional love. God’s love is perfect and complete, lacking nothing, and therefore He does not create in order to receive love from us.

God Shares His Love by Creating

I have come to understand God created life so this perfect love, the knowledge of it, the feeling of it, the wonder of it can be shared. Not just across the time of our universe’s existence but across all times, for all time, eternally. He shares this love because it pleases Him to do so.

Scriptural Foundations of God’s Love

• 1 John 4:8: Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
• 1 John 4:19: We love because he first loved us.
• John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
• Ephesians 3:17-19 So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

The Necessity of Free Will for Genuine Love

And now you can understand why we were created with free will. True love can never be shared, given, or received without the capacity to also reject it.

Our capacity to choose—to embrace or deny love—reflects the profound purpose behind our creation. It is only through free will that love can be genuine and heartfelt, not forced or obligatory. This principle forms the cornerstone of the relationship God seeks with humanity: one based on voluntary acceptance, where love is freely given and freely received. For all the skeptics out there who have wondered why an all-knowing God would start this world off with beings whom He knew would disobey, this is your answer. It serves His purpose to do so.

The Essential Commandments of Christ

Jesus clarified the heart of God’s law when He responded to a legal question about the commandments in Mark 22:37-40. His answer distilled the essence of what God asks of us:

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Understanding Christ’s Teaching on Love

Consider this remarkable truth: God Himself simplifies the message of the Bible for us in just four sentences. By declaring that “all the law and all the prophets” hinge on these commands, Jesus removes any uncertainty or complexity. He distills the teachings, making it clear what matters most in God’s eyes. It also clarifies for us that the moral laws of God are not meant to restrict us but to protect us.

Obedience and Understanding: A Short Detour

Obedience to God’s laws does not always require full understanding. As you study the Bible, you may encounter rules that seem unclear or challenging. In these cases, it is wise to obey first, then pray for insight and acceptance. This attitude shows humility and trust. Adam and Eve’s story illustrates the value of obedience before comprehension, paired with seeking clarity through prayer. Just remember to be patient and wait on the Lord. No one but Christ is perfect!

Knowing this, we realize that following Christ’s example is not complicated. We must simply acknowledge that God is the source of all love. Our response should be to love Him in return and to share that love generously with our neighbors. The call is to do this perfectly, every day, all the time, without fail, throughout our entire lives. If we could achieve this flawless standard, entry into heaven would be assured. Of course, for us, this is impossible. Only Christ has been able to fulfill these commandments. He alone born of a women is the Son of the living God, able to fulfill these commands along with all the law perfectly.

This discussion of God’s love does not ignore the problem of sin. God desires to love us, yet we have sinned, continue to sin, and will sin again. Sin separates us from fellowship with God—not because He stops loving us, but because it places us in a state of unrighteousness and under judgment.

The connection between sin and a failure to love is simple: when we sin, our actions often harm others in ways we cannot foresee. This violates the command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Like ripples spreading outward, the consequences of our choices may reach people we never expected and cause harm we never intended.

Our inability to meet the standard of prefection is why Jesus had to die for us. He knew that no human could reach this ideal of love; it is unattainable on our own. Because God is just, a solution was needed to bridge the gap between our imperfect efforts and His perfect standard. As John 3:16 reminds us, humanity required a definitive demonstration of God’s love—a sacrifice, not just a model life to follow. Time and again, we fall short, proving our inability to live in perfect love. Christ offers us a way to be covered by His righteousness. His sacrifice was for everyone.

For those who struggle to believe in God’s love because of deep suffering—whether it’s the loss of a child, betrayal by a spouse, dishonesty from a business partner, or abandonment by family—we must remember we live in a broken world. The suffering that Christ endured, the pain, humiliation, and death, serve as a necessary example. When we face our own trials, we cannot accuse Christ of being a stranger to suffering. Every aspect of His death was essential; He willingly endured torture for the sake of humanity. His mission was to save us, and that mission was fulfilled.

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”.

The Unfailing Love and Assurance of Christ

Christ’s love for you is unwavering and eternal. He has always loved you and will continue to do so forever. The sacrifice of His blood, shed for all our shortcomings and failures, serves as a guarantee that, no matter the brevity of our lives or the extent of our physical and mental suffering, we have the promise of being made whole and reunited with our loved ones for all eternity. In the face of life’s hardships and misfortunes, only Christ offers this unparalleled assurance of ultimate healing. No one else provides the hope of reunion and restoration quite like He does. He holds each of us close, intimately aware of every detail of our lives—even knowing the number of hairs on our heads. He knows you personally and will never forget you.

Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.

For those who recognize the existence of God yet hesitate to submit to Him, it is important to remember that He alone is God. He does not “experiment” with various combinations of morality and truth, hoping to stumble upon the right way. God knows precisely what is best for us; He does not guess. Out of this knowledge, He has provided us with a guidebook—the Bible—so that we may discover and experience true love, both in this life and in the one to come. Study your bible. God has promised those who seek Him will find Him. Believe, Repent, Surrender. This is the real decision.

The Journey of Life and the Promise of What Comes Next

Life may often feel like a long and winding journey, but in reality, our time here is brief. This earthly existence is only the prelude to our true lives, which begin after our time on earth comes to an end.

Wondering About the Life to Come

What awaits us in this “next” life? Isn’t it wild to think about? Since the love of God is endless; it will never diminish or be exhausted. This prompts me to speculate that God’s kingdom will always be expanding and growing. The Bible gives us glimpses of the angels in heaven, suggesting there is some kind of order or hierarchy among them. This raises thought-provoking questions: Will we be invited to join the angelic host in their work of spreading God’s love? Is it possible that we might become part of a new group, entrusted with the responsibility of guiding and protecting another chapter of creation? Imagining these possibilities can fill us with awe and wonder at the depth and mystery of God’s plans.

Conclusion: The Purpose and Meaning of Life

At its heart, the purpose and meaning of life are clear: God desires us to experience and share His love for all eternity. While materialistic views may offer their own explanations, God’s perspective is distinct rooted in the difference between good and evil. Our existence is meant to be a continual journey of receiving God’s infinite love and then reflecting that love outward to others. This divine love should not only be the foundation of our lives but also the guiding force behind all that we do. By living in a manner that mirrors God’s everlasting compassion and faithfulness, we fulfill our true purpose, both now and for all time.