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“Why do you allow injustice?” Habakkuk asked God. “Why do you tolerate evil?” God did not answer Habakkuk’s questions directly. Instead, much as he did with Job, God gave Habakkuk a vision of his deity. Whether or not the prophet understood God’s ways, he could safely trust him. Habakkuk’s questions echo in the hearts of all God-fearing people. The book of Habakkuk does not offer easy answers to the problem of evil in the world. Instead, it gives sound reasons to exercise faith in the sovereign, holy, and just God, who will ultimately bring justice to his world.
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By Faith 1 Faith is a key theme in Scripture, but many misunderstand it. Some think faith means any kind of spirituality, like saying someone is a "person of faith." Others think it means a strong belief that good things will ha... Compassionate Healer 1 The New Testament often describes Jesus as someone who "had compassion." This phrase is sometimes translated as "felt sorry" or "took pity." It appears in complex situations where: Dealing with Conflict 1 God's people often experience conflict. It either comes from those outside of God's people who are against God. Or it comes from those within God's people who cause trouble. Dealing with conflict needs wisdom and care... Faith and Good Deeds 1 Jesus did not teach that we are saved by doing good things ("works"). Instead, he taught that we need to be changed on the inside. This change (or conversion) happens when God works in us through his grace. When God c... God’s Covenant with Abraham 1 God started a relationship with Abraham before making a formal covenant (agreement) with him ( Genesis 12:1–9 ; 15 ). God started the relationship with Abraham by speaking to him in a vision. God promised that the eld... God’s Glory with His People 1 In ancient Israel, God's glory was especially visible at the main holy places built for him. When the Israelites finished building the Tent of Meeting, "the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle" ( Exodus 40:34–35 )... Righteousness by Faith 1 A key question in the early church was whether gentiles (non-Jewish people) who accepted the good news about Jesus needed to follow Jewish rules (including circumcision) to become part of God's family. For the apostle... Temple Worship 1 In the ancient Near East, kings had to provide for their nation's temple. King David, who started the family line (dynasty) of Judah's kings, made Jerusalem the capital of Israel ( 2 Samuel 5:4–10 ). He also made it t... The Holy One of Israel 1 The phrase The Holy One of Israel appears in the prophecy of Isaiah about 24 times. The Holy One is "the King" ( Isaiah 6:5 ). The righteous and just one is the God without equal ( 26:7 ; 40:25 ). He is the redeemer o... The Limitations of Law 1 The law was central to God's special agreement (the covenant) with the people of Israel. Many Jews in the apostle Paul's time, including Jewish Christians, still considered it as essential for living. Therefore, Paul... The Sovereignty of God 1 People often think they can control everything that happens in their lives through their own choices and actions. But the Bible teaches us something different. It shows us that God has the highest power and authority... True Justice 1 The community of God's people in Old Testament Israel had to care for widows, orphans, and foreigners ( Deuteronomy 27:19 ). God wanted the Israelites to represent his justice (see 10:17–19 ). He wanted them to always... Visions 1 Visions are similar to other experiences of God's revelation, like dreams ( Genesis 37:5–10 ; 40:5–19 ). Classic examples include the prophet Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones and the prophet Isaiah’s vision... What Is Good 1 Micah 6:8 , a famous and often memorized verse, answers questions from people who became confused and had lost their moral and spiritual direction. The people of Israel wanted to know how to please the Lord. In a soci...
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Use of Habakkuk in the New Testament
Quoted 5 times across 4 New Testament books
Total quotations 5
Connected books 4
Most-connected book Hebrews 2
Most Echoed Across the New Testament
Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright— but the righteous will live by faith—
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| Habakkuk 1:5 | Acts 13:41 | Compare |
| Habakkuk 2:3–4 | Hebrews 10:37 | Compare |
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| Habakkuk 2:4 | Hebrews 10:38 | Compare |
| Habakkuk 2:4 | Romans 1:17 | Compare |
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