Developing A Biblical World View

Isaiah 56:7: God's house was to be a house of prayer for all the nations.

Isaiah 59:16 - 60:5: This passage reveals that although spiritual darkness would cover the earth because of sin, Jesus would arise with light and healing. This holy light would be reflected throughout the entire world. The Gentiles would come to this light from the most remote parts of the earth.

Isaiah 2:4,19,21; 5:26; 11:4; 13:11,13; 24:1,19,21; 25:7; 26:21; 34:2; 64:2: All these verses predict God's judgment on the nations.

Isaiah 2:2; 6:3; 11:9; 52:10; 55:5; 60:2; 61:11; 66:1,18: All speak of a time when the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.

THE OTHER PROPHETS:

Here are some key passages from the other books of the prophets:

Jeremiah 1:5: Jeremiah was called as a prophet to the nations.

Jeremiah 9:24: God shows loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.

Jeremiah 23:5: Prediction of the judgment and justice to be executed on earth by Jesus.

Jeremiah 18:7-10: Provides a clear choice for all nations.

Jeremiah 27:5; 32:17; 51:15: Exalt God as creator of the earth.

Jeremiah 31:7: God is to be published and praised among the nations.

Jeremiah 4:2; 33:9: The nations will glory in God.

Jeremiah 5:9; 6:19; 7:28; 9:9; 10:10,11,25; 12:17; 23:5; 25:14,31; 51:25: All speak of God's judgment upon evil nations of the world.

Jeremiah 16:19-21: God's purpose for the nations to be achieved through Israel.

Jeremiah 33:9: All nations of the earth will hear of the Lord.

Lamentations 3:37-39: God will punish man for sin.

Lamentations 4:20: Although we live among the heathen, we are under the shadow of God.