The Reality of God’s Wrath

Phinehas took a stand against sin and God’s wrath was turned away (see Numbers 25:6-13).

God’s Son, Jesus, who died for our sin, delivers us from the wrath to come (1 Thessalonians 1:10).

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 (John 3:36).

Why We Can Pray With Confidence

Before Christ came, priests represented the people in matters related to God. Priesthood was a gift (from Hebrews 5:1, Numbers 18:7).

Now we have a great high priest, Jesus, the Son of God. He sympathizes with weakness, understands temptation, and offers mercy and grace (from Hebrews 4:14-16).

We pray with confidence because Jesus represents us.