Main Idea The book of Amos announces judgment against several nations (Amos 1:3-2:3), including Israel and Judah (Amos 2:4-16), for their societal oppression, injustice, and rejection of His efforts to call them to return (Amos 4-5); nonetheless the Lord promises that His people will be forever beautifully placed in their …
What Should You Believe About Salvation?
Note: This post contains my personal belief about salvation, foreknowledge, predestination, perseverance of the saints, as I interpret Scripture. My view has changed a bit over the years. I have friends who see things slightly differently, and certainly there are other perspectives in the body of Christ. We should all search the …
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel The gospel is the “good news” about the plan of God fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. God became man in the person of Jesus; He is “God with us”. He is the Messiah, the Savior of the world. His death was for our sins and was …
Book of Joel Summary
Main Idea The book of Joel is a call to God’s people to repent and turn to Him (Joel 1:13-14, 2:12) so that they can experience forgiveness and restoration (Joel 2:25-27) in light of the promise of a future spiritual blessing of salvation (Joel 3:17-19) and of a coming judgment …
The Book of Lamentations Summary
Main Idea Having witnessed the invasion and destruction of the great city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, Jeremiah commemorates the sad and needless occasion by composing this lament. Explanation of Main Idea Because of their sin, the people of Judah now faced their long overdue punishment (Lam. 1:5) at the …
Book of Hosea Summary
Here is the summary of the Book of Hosea… Main Idea This book is an illustration of God’s love for His adulterous people as He calls Hosea to marry a harlot and have children with her (Hosea 1:2), and then to buy her out of slavery (Hosea 3:2), in order …
When Christians Renounce Their Faith (John 13:18-38)
Over the last several years, there have been more than a few notable Christians who have publicly stated they are no longer “Christians”. In this message, I answer the question, “How are we to think about this?” as we consider John 13:18-38.