Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2018
Keywords
Jonah, Prophets, Divine love
Abstract
"The book of Jonah records one of the most provocative stories in the Bible. It contrasts God’s and humans’ attitudes toward sinners.1 It is a story of God’s love and compassion that stands in contrast to human indifference, condemnation, and bigotry toward wayward sinners who are in need of salvation. Its primary purpose was to teach Israel that God’s love is for all people, not just for Israel. The book is also for God’s people throughout history who find it hard to accept the truth that no person is out of the reach of God’s love and salvation."
Journal Title
Ministry: International Journal for Pastors
Volume
90
Issue
9
First Page
9
Last Page
12
First Department
New Testament
Recommended Citation
Stefanovic, Ranko, "Jonah: A Preacher God Wanted to Save—a City God Wanted to Reach" (2018). Faculty Publications. 1076.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs/1076
Acknowledgements
Open access article retrieved December 19, 2024 from https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/2018/09/Jonah-A-preacher-God-wanted-to-savea-city-God-wanted-to-reach
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