Horatius Bonar emphasizes the duality of God's nature, focusing on His anger and goodness as depicted in Nahum 1:6-7. He explains that God's anger is real, righteous, dreadful, and inexorable, serving as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the consequences of judgment. Conversely, Bonar highlights God's goodness as sincere, powerful, watchful, and unchanging, showcasing His love and mercy towards sinners. He urges listeners to recognize the impending day of judgment while also embracing God's patience and desire for repentance. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a response of love and trust in God's goodness amidst His righteous anger.

Charles Finney delivers a powerful sermon on God's anger against the wicked, emphasizing that the wicked are those who live in selfishness and rebellion against God. He explains that God's anger is not malicious or selfish but is a righteous response to the wickedness of sinners, who act against reason and divine law. Finney outlines the reasons for God's anger, its degree, and its duration, warning that as long as wickedness persists, so too will God's anger. He stresses the dire condition of sinners under this anger, urging them to recognize the seriousness of their state before a holy God. Ultimately, Finney calls for repentance, highlighting that God's anger is a reflection of His perfect justice and holiness.

John Gill addresses the anger and wrath of God, emphasizing that while God is loving and merciful, He also possesses anger and wrath as responses to sin. He distinguishes between God's anger, which is a displeasure with sin, and His wrath, which is the execution of justice against sin. Gill explains that God's anger is directed towards both the wicked and His own people when they sin, but His anger towards His people is temporary and rooted in love. He warns that God's wrath is serious and will ultimately be executed against unrepentant sinners, while also highlighting the grace available through Christ for those who believe. The sermon serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.