Justice and Righteousness in Amos
Amos was the earliest prophet whose words are preserved in the form of a book. He prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel somewhere between the years 760-750 B.C. Amos’ preaching took place du…
Amos was the earliest prophet whose words are preserved in the form of a book. He prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel somewhere between the years 760-750 B.C. Amos’ preaching took place du…
For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice…. -Psalm 11:7a, NIV Caring for faithful spouses is a justice issue, in my opinion. I know many issues in this world are related to the imbalance of justice. Adultery and adultery victims are not the only ones suffering from a world run through with injustice. Yet they are suffering injustices. If … Continue reading "Indifference to injustice is not a godly option"
“Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows” (Isaiah 1:17). God spoke through his servant Isaiah concerning the wickedness of hi…
“When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, o…
“But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap.” (Malachi 3:2) As a precursor to Chapter 3, in chapter 2 of Mal…
Yeshua said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) . Yeshua is the way to eternal life. That is clear. But what is the truth? Pontius Pilot, the governor of the Roman province of Judaea, asked Jesus the same question.
God's justice is perfect and His dealing with the Ninevites reveals His longsuffering and then their deserved punishment.
This post was first published November 26, 2018. –ed. Have you ever considered the stark contrast between Judas Iscariot and the thief on the cross? One was a close disciple of Jesus Christ and gave three years of his life to the best, most intensive religious instruction available anywhere. But he lost his soul forever. The … Continued
“And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?” (Luke 18:7) Jesus shares a parable with his disciples regarding a persistent widow. This wi…