So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Does God know us as an ignorant sinner who will be judged or as the repentant sinner who trusts in Him? God, who is jealous of His glory and honour, will judge mankind who fail to live their lives for Him. He is the vengeful warrior who will deliver His judgment one day - “He will not acquit the wicked”. However, there is hope for the repentant sinner! God is slow to anger and we still have time to repent and trust in Him. To flee from God’s judgment is not to flee from Him but to run to Him and cling to Christ as our stronghold.