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WRATH TURNED TO PRAISE. Psalm 76:4-10. How Can This Be?. “It is not that there was anything in the wrath itself, or in their plans or intentions, that was in itself “adapted” to honor God; but that it was overruled by him, so that he took “occasion” from it to display his own character”
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WRATH TURNED TO PRAISE Psalm 76:4-10
How Can This Be? • “It is not that there was anything in the wrath itself, or in their plans or intentions, that was in itself “adapted” to honor God; but that it was overruled by him, so that he took “occasion” from it to display his own character” Albert Barnes
Examples • Joseph’s ill treatment • Genesis 50:15-21; 45:5-8 • Slaying of Jewish boys • Exodus 1:22 – Moses brought up by Pharaoh’s daughter • Nebuchadnezzar’s Decree • Daniel 3; Isaiah 14:13-15
Examples • Daniel in Lion’s Den • Daniel 6:20-22, 26,27 • Death of Jesus • Genesis 3:15 • Persecution of Early Christians • Acts 8:4; Philippians 1:12-14 • Trials & Temptations Today • 1 Peter 1:6,7; 4:12,13
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) • Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)