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— When God himself speaks, or commands, who will dare to do otherwise than obey? or, what prophet will have courage to refuse or forbear uttering what God reveals to him, and orders him to utter; for if the anger of a lion is to be feared, how much more the anger of God?
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Amos 3:7, 8. D. Thomas . Surely the Lord God will do...
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Amos 3:7 – Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. Amos contains a wonderful reminder about the God we serve. And that is the simple truth that He reveals Himself to us.
Our God is a God of love and mercy, but He is also a God of justice and righteous judgement and when His people who are called by His name are sinful, idolatrous, disobedient, and rebellious, the inevitable result is their justified punishment.
From a theological perspective, Amos 3:7 reveals several key insights: Divine Sovereignty: God is in control of history and nothing happens without his will or knowledge. Revelation: God communicates his will to humans, demonstrating a relational aspect between the Divine and humanity.
This verse underscores that God does not act in judgment without warning His people first through His prophets. It reflects the principle that increased privilege comes with heightened accountability.
What does Amos 3:7 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
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Jun 1, 2012 · “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” I think I understand this scripture, but I’m not too sure how to explain it. Help, please. A. It means that God will not undertake any action toward mankind that He hasn’t already revealed through those He has appointed as prophets.