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Hi and thankyou for taking my question which concerns AMOS 3:6-7 "When disaster comes to a city, has not the Lord caused it?" "Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets." My question is this: Is this referring only to Israel, or is it the case that there is ALWAYS a prophet who is prophesying imminent disasters such as 9/11 and other such happenings?
It is important to note that the book of Amos was written to the God's people, Israel, though we can learn from their experiences. Specifically, the beginning of chapter 3 says that this word is spoken against the children of Israel. The Bible is now complete (and has been for over 1700 years) and there is nothing that is yet to be revealed. Therefore, there is no prophet that will appear to prophesy about impending danger.
There is nothing else that we need to have written for us because the Bible is complete. The next thing we can expect to see from God is that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, unannounced (see 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). We know that this is what will be shown to us next because we have the complete, revealed Word that God wants us to have (Revelation 22:18).
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Using the Bible as my primary source and references in support of it, I am willing to answer questions on subjects from the Old and New Testaments. My faith is based on biblical Christianity and fundamental views from the Bible. I cannot answer questions about specific sects or religious organizations nor can I address religions outside biblical Christianity. As a Christian for nearly 40 years, I have studied many aspects of the Christian faith. My particular interests are in creation and the natural processes of the world around us and how they fit with the biblical record. I believe that all Scripture is inspired by God. I believe that there are no contradictions in the Bible and that the Bible is complete in telling us as individuals how we should relate to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; our purpose on earth; and how we should live. Greek lauguage study has helped me gain additional insight into the New Testament but most of my reference work is done in English and, to a lesser degree, German.
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Personal Bible study over the years, lessons delivered in Sunday School settings and messages during organized services, and leading Bible study series have prepared me to be comfortable addressing questions from others.
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Formal study includes Greek language. I am a layman without a theological degree. Training has come from sitting under the ministry of excellent Bible teachers for my entire adult life, personal study, and selected courses. Secular educaitonal background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, graduate work in engineerign and business, and advanced courses in business and theology.
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