The Two Testaments

Amos

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Jan 22, 2024
Guest
M. Daniel Carroll R.
Dr. M. Daniel Carroll R., Professor at Wheaton College, guides us through the book of Amos, discussing God as the main theme. They explore the interplay of ethics, theology, and worship, the meaning of Amos 5:24, and the judgment of the nations. They also analyze the use of metaphors, the love of ritual worship, and reflect on a recent visit to concentration and extermination camps in Poland.
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ANECDOTE

Carroll's Guatemalan Influence

  • Dr. Carroll's interest in Amos stems from his childhood in Guatemala, marked by poverty and civil war.
  • These experiences sparked questions about faith and social justice, leading him to the prophets.
INSIGHT

God as Central Theme

  • The central theme of Amos is God himself, specifically who God is and what he demands.
  • Other subtopics, like ethics and history, revolve around this central theme.
INSIGHT

Ethics and Knowing God

  • In Amos, and the Bible generally, ethics is fundamental to knowing God.
  • Social ethics isn't optional; it's integral to faith and understanding God.
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