God's judgment upon a nation is often manifested through false prophets who diminish the holiness of God and exaggerate human goodness. True prophets, on the other hand, preach God's word and call people to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that all sin is an offense against God, and only God can forgive sins. Jesus Christ came to this world to forgive sins and receive all those who come to him, recognizing that all of us have sinned against God. [... more]