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God's wrath—has it vanished, or just found a new address? This question strikes at the heart of contemporary Christianity where comfortable half-truths often replace biblical realities.

When someone says, "God isn't angry anymore, just rest in his finished work," it sounds reassuring. But what if this popular teaching misses something profound? John 3:36 delivers a sobering wake-up call: "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." This scripture challenges our comfortable narratives with a stark truth—divine wrath hasn't disappeared.

The cross represents not God winking at sin, but the full storm of divine judgment crashing down on Jesus instead of us. "Outside of Christ, wrath remains. Inside Christ, wrath was absorbed." This distinction transforms how we understand both salvation and sanctification. Even more revolutionary is the connection between rest and obedience. True spiritual rest isn't passive slumber but active strength to walk in righteousness. As we explore the original Greek word "apetheo" from John 3:36—meaning unbelief proven through disobedience—we discover that genuine faith inevitably produces obedience.

What does this mean for your spiritual journey? If obedience never materializes in your life, scripture doesn't diagnose this as weak faith but as no faith at all. The distorted "hyper grace" message that encourages believers to "despise God's commands while claiming his comfort" creates the perfect conditions for deception. Your relationship with Christ isn't defined by passive belief but active abiding. Join us next time as we discover why holiness isn't a burden but the very atmosphere of Eden that humans were designed to thrive within. Subscribe now to continue this journey where filters die and truth speaks.

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast addresses theological ideas and teachings often described as “hyper-grace.” We do not target or attack any individual by name. Our goal is to measure doctrine against the Word of God and encourage listeners to walk in truth, holiness, and grace. Any quotes referenced are from publicly available teachings and are examined for the purpose of biblical analysis.