𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜𝗦𝗡’𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬?

WHY ISN’T GOD JUDGING THE WORLD TODAY?

Understanding “But Now” in God’s Dispensational Plan

2 Corinthians 6:2; Ephesians 3:2

INTRODUCTION

Many ask, “If God judged the world in the past, why not now?” Scripture answers clearly when rightly divided. God has worked through different dispensations: Time Past, But Now, and Ages to Come. Today, we live in the Dispensation of Grace, where judgment is delayed, mercy is displayed, and salvation is declared to all.

① THE PAST JUDGMENTS

Romans 15:4

A. Flood — Judgment on Global Corruption
Genesis 6:5–7

B. Fire — Judgment on Sodom’s Wickedness
Genesis 19:24

C. Plagues — Judgment on Egypt’s Rebellion
Exodus 7–12

② THE PRESENT PAUSE

2 Peter 3:9

A. Patience — God Withholds Immediate Wrath
Romans 2:4

B. Peace — Reconciliation Offered
2 Corinthians 5:19

C. Purpose — Salvation Proclaimed Worldwide
1 Timothy 2:4

③ THE PROPHETIC PROGRAM

Acts 3:20–21

A. Promised Judgment — Foretold by the Prophets
Isaiah 13:9

B. Paused Timeline — Israel Temporarily Set Aside
Romans 11:25

C. Pending Return — Prophecy Will Resume
Daniel 9:27

④ THE PARENTHETICAL PERIOD

Ephesians 3:1–3

A. Mystery — Hidden From Past Ages
Colossians 1:26

B. Ministry — Committed to Paul
Acts 20:24

C. Message — Grace Without Wrath
Romans 6:14

⑤ THE PAYMENT PROVIDED

Isaiah 53:5–6

A. Cross — Wrath Poured on Christ
Romans 3:25

B. Completion — Sin Fully Judged
John 19:30

C. Covering — Believers Justified
Romans 5:1

⑥ THE PRESENT POSITION

Ephesians 2:6

A. Accepted — In the Beloved
Ephesians 1:6

B. Acquitted — No Condemnation
Romans 8:1

C. Awaiting — Not Appointed to Wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:9

⑦ THE POSTPONED PUNISHMENT

Acts 17:31

A. Appointed Day — Judgment Is Certain
Ecclesiastes 12:14

B. Appointed Judge — Jesus Christ
John 5:22

C. Appointed Order — After Grace Ends
Revelation 6:1

⑧ THE PROCLAIMED PROVISION

2 Corinthians 6:2

A. Today — Day of Salvation
Hebrews 3:15

B. Trust — Faith Alone Saves
Ephesians 2:8–9

C. Truth — Gospel Must Be Preached
1 Corinthians 15:1–4

⑨ THE PROMISED PROSPECT

Titus 2:13

A. Rapture — Church Removed Before Wrath
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

B. Reign — Christ Rules in Righteousness
Revelation 20:6

C. Restoration — All Things Made Right
Acts 3:21

CONCLUSION

God is not ignoring sin — He judged it at the cross. Today is not the age of wrath but the age of grace. Judgment is certain, but it is postponed so sinners may be saved. This delay is not weakness — it is mercy.

CALL TO ACTION

Don’t presume on God’s patience
Believe the gospel today
Rightly divide God’s Word

“Today is the day of salvation” — 2 Corinthians 6:2

FINAL THOUGHTS

God judged sin in the past
God shows grace in the present
God will judge in the future
The cross explains the delay
Today is your opportunity

Now is mercy — judgment is coming. Believe today.