Through Amos, God condemns the marked oppression, the flagrant injustice, the unwonted luxury and extravagance, the shameless feasting and drunkenness, and the gross immorality and depravity of the people. He is not impressed with feast days, sacred assemblies, offerings, and songs so long as there are people who are being mistreated. In Amos 5: 24, He commands: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Other scriptures referenced include Matthew 5:23-24.
According to verse 3, Jude was anxious to write about our salvation; however, he changed topics to address contending for the faith. This faith...
The Gospel of Mark is characterized by a sense of urgency, evident from the very beginning. Jesus declares that the kingdom of God is...
The book of Ecclesiastes captures the essence of life's fleeting nature with the phrase “vanity of vanities.” Originating from the Latin word “vanitas,” it...