Is God’s Anger Justified?

Dr. Joe Giaritelli examines Romans 1:18–20 and asks why God’s anger is justified. The message argues that humanity suppresses truth God has made plain: creation visibly displays His eternal power and divine nature, leaving every person without excuse. Dr. Joe contrasts merely believing in the idea of God with trusting the living God, defends the authority of Scripture, and calls believers to speak the truth in love while inviting skeptics to respond honestly to the evidence God has given.

Key Points

• God’s wrath is righteous because people suppress revealed truth.

• Creation testifies to God’s invisible qualities, eternal power, and divine nature.

• Biblical faith is reasonable and rooted in God’s trustworthy Word.

• Believing in God is more than accepting an idea; it calls for trust, allegiance, and courage.

• Salvation is God’s gift through Jesus Christ, and believers are called to share that truth in love.

Service Timeline

00:00 — Piano prelude

03:00 — Welcome and church announcements

13:09 — Offering prayer

14:45 — Piano offertory

17:33 — Spoken Scripture introduction to “Christ Our Majesty”

24:57 — “Christ Our Majesty”

29:08 — “Here I Am to Worship”

33:43 — “Blessed Assurance”

37:43 — Introduction of Dr. Joe Giaritelli

39:30 — WBC Worship Choir: “Let Me See Jesus”

46:01 — Dr. Joe’s opening remarks

47:09 — Sermon: “Is God’s Anger Justified?”

51:19 — Romans 1:18–20 exposition begins

1:29:44 — Invitation and response

1:31:45 — Closing remarks

1:33:08 — Closing prayer

1:34:59 — Postlude

Scripture Referenced

Sermon: Romans 1:18–20; Genesis 1:1; Titus 1:2; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20.

“Christ Our Majesty” introduction: John 1:1–3; Colossians 1:15–17; Luke 24:27; John 17:17; Psalm 119:105, 130; Matthew 24:35; Isaiah 40:8; Hebrews 1:1–3.

Topics: God’s Wrath, Creation, General Revelation, Truth, Biblical Authority, Apologetics, Faith, Salvation, Evangelism, Jesus Christ