Amos 1.1-2.3 (CapitolCom.org) - Capitol Commission
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Capitol Commission state directors are missionaries who teach weekly verse-by-verse Bible studies for legislators, lobbyists, and staff members. These Bible studies are hand-distributed to each legislative office, emailed, and made available throughout the Capitol community. The love and grace of God compels us to proclaim the truth of the Gospel with a heartfelt compassion for the Capitol community, to faithfully teach and apply the Word of God, and it is our desire to build meaningful relationships that bear fruit for an eternity to come. With the Bible as our foundation and authority, the mission of Capitol Commission is obedience to the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) within the Capitol communities of the world. We are not a lobbying group attempting to garner votes or reform society. Our mandate is to
reclaim lands formerly lost (2 Kgs 14:23-29; Amos 6:13). Jeroboam’s reign was, therefore, characterized by material prosperity, but not all subjects of the Northern Kingdom of Israel shared in the wealth of the nation. Although the nation prospered economically, the enjoyment of that wealth was limited to a few because the majority of the people paid for the excesses of the rich. The nation sought to become more prosperous by any means possible. The spirituality of the nation was not focused upon God’s glory and worth; rather, the emphasis was upon exploiting the festivals and holy days for personal advantage. The prosperity of Israel was a facade for vast exploitation and misery. $
see the hearts and lives of elected officials transformed with the Word of God. Capitol Commission is a ministry of the church seeking to proclaim the gospel message, and to help believers mature through the verse-by-verse teaching of Scripture. In the Bible, we see God’s
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great love for the world, especially for those who have been placed in authority. This is the foundation for our ministry to you.
Although he lived in the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the prophet Amos was sent to the Northern Kingdom of Israel to prophesy against
The church is instructed to submit and to honor government
the socio-economic corruption. The majority of his indictments were
leaders (Rom 13:1-7), and as a matter of first importance, to pray for
directed against the few—but highly influential—who ruled in wealth
their salvation (1 Tim 2:1-4). The desire of Capitol Commission is to
by exploiting the ordinary citizens who lived in oppressive conditions.
witness God transform the hearts and lives of elected officials,
Without equivocation, Amos warned Israel that God was angered by
lobbyists, and staff members. We apply this mandate to four major
the religious perversion and social injustices of the nation, and would
areas of making disciples: (1) evangelize those who have not
not withhold judgment while its members continued in sin. Amos
experienced saving faith in Jesus Christ; (2) establish those who desire
proclaimed that social inequity is a symptom for meaningless
to grow in their faith and knowledge of Scripture; (3) equip those
religiosity. The evident social injustices indicated the barren spiritual
called to spiritual leadership; and, (4) encourage churches to participate
condition of the people. The prophet was a vigorous spokesman for
with us in ministry.
God’s justice and righteousness.
Introduction
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Capitol Commission state directors are missionaries who teach weekly verse-by-verse Bible studies for legislators, lobbyists, and staff members. These Bible studies are hand-distributed to each legislative office, emailed, and made available throughout the Capitol community. The love and grace of God compels us to proclaim the truth of the Gospel with a heartfelt compassion for the Capitol community, to faithfully teach and apply the Word of God, and it is our desire to build meaningful relationships that bear fruit for an eternity to come. With the Bible as our foundation and authority, the mission of Capitol Commission is obedience to the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) within the Capitol communities of the world. We are not a lobbying group attempting to garner votes or reform society. Our mandate is to
reclaim lands formerly lost (2 Kgs 14:23-29; Amos 6:13). Jeroboam’s reign was, therefore, characterized by material prosperity, but not all subjects of the Northern Kingdom of Israel shared in the wealth of the nation. Although the nation prospered economically, the enjoyment of that wealth was limited to a few because the majority of the people paid for the excesses of the rich. The nation sought to become more prosperous by any means possible. The spirituality of the nation was not focused upon God’s glory and worth; rather, the emphasis was upon exploiting the festivals and holy days for personal advantage. The prosperity of Israel was a facade for vast exploitation and misery. $
see the hearts and lives of elected officials transformed with the Word of God. Capitol Commission is a ministry of the church seeking to proclaim the gospel message, and to help believers mature through the verse-by-verse teaching of Scripture. In the Bible, we see God’s
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great love for the world, especially for those who have been placed in authority. This is the foundation for our ministry to you.
Although he lived in the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the prophet Amos was sent to the Northern Kingdom of Israel to prophesy against
The church is instructed to submit and to honor government
the socio-economic corruption. The majority of his indictments were
leaders (Rom 13:1-7), and as a matter of first importance, to pray for
directed against the few—but highly influential—who ruled in wealth
their salvation (1 Tim 2:1-4). The desire of Capitol Commission is to
by exploiting the ordinary citizens who lived in oppressive conditions.
witness God transform the hearts and lives of elected officials,
Without equivocation, Amos warned Israel that God was angered by
lobbyists, and staff members. We apply this mandate to four major
the religious perversion and social injustices of the nation, and would
areas of making disciples: (1) evangelize those who have not
not withhold judgment while its members continued in sin. Amos
experienced saving faith in Jesus Christ; (2) establish those who desire
proclaimed that social inequity is a symptom for meaningless
to grow in their faith and knowledge of Scripture; (3) equip those
religiosity. The evident social injustices indicated the barren spiritual
called to spiritual leadership; and, (4) encourage churches to participate
condition of the people. The prophet was a vigorous spokesman for
with us in ministry.
God’s justice and righteousness.
Introduction
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