1 Peter 1:2
Today’s study brings us to a tough subjectin fact, Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls it difficult: The doctrine of election.
Today’s study brings us to a tough subjectin fact, Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls it difficult: The doctrine of election.
J. Vernon McGee takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years chapter by chapter through both the Old and New Testaments. The Saturday broadcast is Questions and Answers which covers questions sent in by listeners of the daily Thru the Bible program. Sunday Sermon is Sunday's program offering listeners a collection of the most effective and fruitful sermons given by Dr. McGee during his ministry at the historic church of the Open Door when it was in downtown Los Angeles.
J. Vernon McGee takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years chapter by chapter through both the Old and New Testaments. The Saturday broadcast is Questions and Answers which covers questions sent in by listeners of the daily Thru the Bible program. Sunday Sermon is Sunday's program offering listeners a collection of the most effective and fruitful sermons given by Dr. McGee during his ministry at the historic church of the Open Door when it was in downtown Los Angeles.
The Israelites continue their pursuit of pleasure as Amos calls them to repentance, even as King Amaziah tries to stop him. Explore his three visions, which show the love of God for Israel as well as the judgment that is soon to come.
What were the sins of Israel that kept them from turning to God? The list may surprise you: illicit sex, gluttony, improper music, and drunkenness. Sound familiar? Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us that Amos’ words of warning to the Israelites so long ago are important to us as a nation today.
You may have heard about The Day of Lord, but what is it? And when will it happen? Learn more about this important event, and what will happen to Israel as it dawns.
"Judgment is coming. That’s the message the prophet Amos has been sent to deliver to Israel. But so far, they refuse to turn from their wicked living. Even so, he continues to call for repentance saying, Seek the Lord and live! Dr. J. Vernon McGee says the warning and invitation from God is for each of us as well.
As the prophet Amos continues to warn of God’s impending judgment, Bethel and Gilgal paid no attention and perish. Dr. McGee reminds us that, like Israel, we all must be prepared to meet God someday, and in His mercy, the invitation to forsake our idol worship and return to Him remains open.