In the last days there will be many false teachers who creep into the church unawares. Not only ungodly teachers but who will use the grace of God as a license to sin and also who deny the true God. Be diligent and don't be deceived. Contend earnestly for the faith.

In the last days there will be many false teachers who creep into the church unawares. Not only ungodly teachers but who will use the grace of God as a license to sin and also who deny the true God. Be diligent and don't be deceived. Contend earnestly for the faith.

Through Amos God roared against Judah and Israel, and due to their close relationship with God they had much to answer for. Their sin was the reason judgement was coming, but God's grace and goodness meant repentance also would bring healing and restoration. Even great suffering for sin is not without God's providence.

God roared from Jerusalem against the sins of the nations through Amos the prophet, a humble breeder of sheep. God would send a fire to devour the nations who had sinned against Him and victimised His people, and when we trust Him evil can be overcome with good.

Like the message of Hosea to the northern tribes, Zephaniah message 100 years later to the southern tribes of Judah are similar. History is repeating itself. It always seems to but God doesn’t give up. The Lord’s heart is to warn, protect and save us. Although judgement comes because of sin, God provides deliverance. He always wants us, He proves it over again and again.

The conclusion of Hosea is unexpectedly full of hope, comfort, and refreshment considering the promised judgement of the northern kingdom of Israel for their sin. Israel could never earn the right to return to God through sacrifice, yet He invited all to return by His grace. Their basis of repentance was not their commitment but in agreement with the covenant they had made together.

A biblical study of faith and depression

Israel had sin-destructed, but in God was their refuge. Many blamed God for their problems, but they alone were responsible because they chose to depart from Him. For individuals and nations alike God provides our only help and salvation.

A biblical study of depression and faith.

God called Israel and drew them out of bondage in Egypt with love but they were bent on backsliding from Him. Using Jacob's life and experience with God as an illustration, the scripture teaches us prevailing with God does not come by fighting against Him but surrendering to Him.