On my way through the OT prophets, I've been stuck in Zephaniah for some time now. My recent hang up is Zeph 3:9 ...
For at that time I will change the speech of the peoples to a pure speech,I've read a variety of commentaries with a close eye on the author's theological viewpoint. (If anyone actually comments on this post, I am sure your theological viewpoint will also be evident.) The commentaries I've looked at don't really help my cause. I think what I need is a good discussion; the sort that happen at odd hours of the day when good company comes together.
that all of them may call upon the name of the LORD and serve him with one accord.
I suppose my ponderings at present stem from the fact that I had to go look up Arminianism versus Calvinism (pre/post-TULIP) the other day. [While those terms sound familiar, I would have been stuck to have had to discuss either in any detail.] Joel 2:32, Gen 4:26, Ps 22:27 ... they all dance around the idea in Zeph 3:9 and I think are often cross-referenced. Maybe I should draw my line in the sand and declare myself on one side or the other. As I try to place my own theology in a nutshell, and in lieu of good company gathered in my livingroom, your own thoughts and insights are most welcomed.