Habakkuk
Habakkuk
Habakkuk wrestles with God about why He allows wickedness to go unpunished and why He would use the even more wicked Babylonians to judge Judah. God answers, and Habakkuk responds with faith: the righteous shall live by faith.
Chapters
Book Outline
Why does God tolerate wickedness in Judah? Answer: Babylon will judge.
Why use wicked Babylon? Answer: They too will be judged. Live by faith.
Habakkuk's psalm celebrating God's power and his own trust.
Key Themes
Faith Amid Questions
Believers can bring honest questions to God while maintaining faith.
The Righteous Live by Faith
When circumstances don't make sense, trust in God's character.
God's Sovereignty Over Evil
God uses even evil nations for His purposes and will judge them too.
Key Verses
See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright, but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.
Foundational verse for Paul's gospel: we are justified by faith.
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines... yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Ultimate expression of faith: joy in God regardless of circumstances.
Main Characters
Biblical Locations
Connection to Christ
Justification by Faith
Paul quotes Habakkuk 2:4 to establish that righteousness comes by faith, not works.
ROM 1:17