While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment after his messenger prepared the way. In the New Testament, we learn who that messenger was and what God did when he showed up, which was a shock to all.
The Jerusalem Council kept the door of salvation open to all Jews and non-Jews who repent and believe in Jesus Christ.
Although the nations are constantly in rebellion against the Lord, he has established his Son as King over the whole world.
After a very brief greeting, James launched into his letter of practical instruction in James 1:1-8 by urging believers in Jesus to consider trials...
