Yes — God hates sin, but His grace and love extend to every sinner, no matter how vile.
Les Feldick explains that even the most ungodly individuals are still loved by God, and His grace can reach below the vilest sinner to lift them up. While God's wrath is revealed against ungodliness (Romans 1:18), His grace and love are always greater than man's sin, offering pardon to all who believe.
Romans 5:20 — This verse is central to Les's teaching that where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, showing God's love for sinners.
The Bible reveals God's wrath against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. In Romans 1:18, it states, 'For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.' This shows God's hatred for sin, including homosexual behavior, which is described as an abomination and sin to the fullest degree. At the same time, Scripture declares that God's grace is more powerful than sin. Romans 5:20 says, 'But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.' This indicates that no matter how great the sin, God's grace is greater, and He offers salvation to all who believe. Even the most vile sinner is not beyond God's reach.
Les Feldick emphasizes that while some may think God is only a God of love, He is also a God of wrath and judgment. However, His love for sinners is profound. Les points out that even those who are ungodly, hateful towards God, or living reprobate lives are still loved by God. He says, 'God still loves them' and 'God is able to reach below the vilest sinner, and lift him up, and make him a saint.' Using the example of the Oklahoma steakhouse murders, Les illustrates that even a murderer is someone God can extend grace to, though humanly we might want vengeance. He teaches that God's grace is an attribute that can forgive and cleanse the worst sinner who believes the gospel. Les also notes that grace is not license, but it is God's ability to save anyone.
Les teaches that no one is too far gone for God's love. He says, 'Is anybody so far down the tube in those areas that God can't love? No.' Even the most vile sinner has already had their pardon purchased by Christ; they just need to believe it to appropriate it. God's grace is always greater and goes further than man's greatest sin, and there isn't a soul so steeped in sin that God won't save in a minute.
Les clarifies that God is both a God of love and a God of wrath. He was a God of love when He sent Christ to the cross, and He has poured out His grace on humanity. But He is also a God of judgment, and His wrath is revealed against ungodliness. This is not a contradiction; rather, it shows that while God hates sin, He still loves the sinner and offers grace.
Grace is central to Les's teaching. He describes grace as that attribute of God that can take a fallen creature under sin and condemnation and save him on the basis of believing the gospel, plus nothing. Romans 5:20 says where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Les emphasizes that grace is not license, but it is the means by which God forgives and cleanses the most vile sinner.
What the Bible Says About Sodom, Lot, and Judgment (Romans 1)
verse 8, Do unto them as is good in your eyes, only unto these men do nothing. For therefore came they under the shadow of my roof. In verse 9, they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came into sojourn, and he will needs be a judge. And of course, they're referring to Lot. See, they still know that he's an outsider. He had come in long after Sodom had been established.
Grace Abounds Over Sin
Les teaches that God loves even the most ungodly and can reach below the vilest sinner to make him a saint, as grace abounds where sin abounds.
God's Limitless Love
Les explains that there is no one God cannot love, and He has already purchased salvation for the most vile sinner, who only needs to believe.
God of Love and Wrath
Les balances God's love with His wrath, noting that while God loved the world at the cross, He is also a God of judgment who will one day pour out wrath.
Grace Greater Than Sin
Les illustrates that grace goes further than man's greatest sin, and it is not license but the power to forgive and cleanse the worst sinners who believe.
God Loves the Unlovely
Les gives the example of a murderer to show that God can love even those we consider beyond hope, because His grace is available to all.
No One Beyond Grace
Les affirms that no sinner, no matter how steeped in sin, is beyond God's saving grace; He can clean up their life and make them a trophy of grace.
Grace Defines Salvation
Les defines grace as God's attribute that saves a fallen creature on the basis of believing the gospel, plus nothing, highlighting God's love for sinners.
Romans 1:18: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
This verse shows God's hatred of sin, specifically ungodliness and unrighteousness, which is central to understanding that God hates sin.
Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
This verse demonstrates that God's grace is greater than any sin, affirming His love for sinners.
Yes, according to Les Feldick's teaching, God loves sinners unconditionally, and His grace is greater than any sin. Les emphasizes that even the most vile sinner is loved by God and can be saved if they believe.
No, Les teaches that grace abounds where sin abounds. No sinner is so steeped in sin that God won't save them in a minute and make them a trophy of His grace, as long as they believe the gospel.
No, God hates sin but loves the sinner. Les explains that God's love is an attribute that can love the unlovely, and His grace is available to forgive and cleanse anyone who believes.
Watch the Teaching: What the Bible Says About Sodom, Lot, and Judgment (Romans 1)