Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources Here is a vital part

Here is a vital part of the biblical narrative of redemptive history

Herman Bavinck

Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies

exploring the issues involved in it and showing what was at stake in them

with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods

Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources Here is a vital partThese three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgmentfor all peoples on the Day of the Lord, for an enemy of Israel, and for Israel herself. On the other hand are messages of great hopeof the pouring out of Gods Spirit, of restoration and renewal, and of a coming Messiah. Placing judgment and hope together in such a manner may seem paradoxical to a contemporary mindset. But