Why did God say "I will devour you like a lion" to Israel?
God's punishment of his people Israel is always the discipline of a Father seeking to correct the waywardness of his children. God instructed his people how...
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James Marstaller
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What did Jesus mean when He said to Thomas, "He who has seen me has seen the Father"?
"In Christ dwells the fullness of God in bodily form..." It is Jesus who has the body like ours. We often want to view God the Father as made in the image of...
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Is the coronavirus-Covid-19 demonized?
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Who were the Assyrians in the Bible?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
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Great answer on the Beatitudes, Grant!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the leaving parents and cleaving to the wife mean in Genesis 2:24?
The marriage of Eve is spoken of in Genesis 2:23-25 where Eve is returned to Adam's side. "This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
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Sharon, good answer. We take Vitamin D and eat whole foods, exercise, and get as much sleep as possible. We are mostly vegetarians, but I eat turkey lunch...
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by Al Mark
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
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I think that in today's world, there are far fewer places where Christians are singled out and actively persecuted as a percentage of the whole. In the days...
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Karen Sutton
What does the story of David and Bathsheba teach us?
David was "under the law" and had no way to be forgiven or to cover his sins. Because of the depth of his love for and faith in God, he threw himself on...
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by Sharon Fiocca
, Retired speech pathologist
Does forgiveness mandate reconciliation?
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I agree, only forgiveness is needed as reconciling with the perpetrator may not be healthy or even plausible if the person already died. Being human, we may...
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Sharon Fiocca
, Retired speech pathologist
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Just saying I am not fearful. I live to the best of my ability a healthy lifestyle, treating my body as a temple of the Lord and trust God for the rest. I...
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by dale dorsett
What is liberal Christian theology?
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You said,"He did not know them because they trusted in what they did instead of what HE did for us. They trusted in their own works to save themselves.They...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the leaving parents and cleaving to the wife mean in Genesis 2:24?
I would say that the idea expressed in Genesis 2:24 is that marriage between a man and woman creates a union so unique and intimate (especially as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God say "I will devour you like a lion" to Israel?
The theme of the entire book of the prophet Hosea is an account of the manner in which the nation of Israel (despite the ways God had cared for them and...
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How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many brothers and sisters did Samson have, and what were their names?
To my knowledge, the verse cited in the question is the only verse that speaks of Samson having brothers. This indicates to me that Samson's father...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
I would say that that question is answered in the same verse as cited by the questioner. God (as a holy Being) could have left us estranged from Himself...
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Why did God say "I will devour you like a lion" to Israel?
I've been confused on this because a couple of verses later it shows that Israel will have their babies dashed on rocks & their pregnant women ripped ope...
Hosea 13:8
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the leaving parents and cleaving to the wife mean in Genesis 2:24?
"This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one."
Genesis 2:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to leave and cleave?
Great question: What does it mean to leave and cleave? I'll deal with the cleaving only. Genesis 2:24 I remember once in high school as a new Christian, we...
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?
Our almighty forgives. He has no hate. While on the cross, He said, “Forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Yes, I am.
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is Matthew the first Gospel? He doesn't address the birth of the Christ.
The apostle Matthew records his version of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25, and verse 18 begins "This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
This verse on meekness must be understood in context with all the verses in the Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. In these verses (and the Sermon)...
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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by Crystal G
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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This is a great answer. I know someone that’s in this test right now. I’ve tried to warn him but he’s not listening. I’m so scared. I don’t know what’s going...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is Jesus referring to as "the salt of the earth" in Matthew 5:13?
Salt has two primary purposes, as a "preservative" to extend the usefulness of food and as a "seasoning" to improve the taste and enjoyment of food. Jesus is...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
Jesus’ entire ministry was public. He taught in the synagogues and public places. He healed and delivered people openly in the towns and villages. Jesus even...
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by Sheeja Kuruvilla
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
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Hello everyone. My name is Sheeja. I lost my 19 month old baby son on January 8 - 2021 by a drowning accident. He was a very handsome and healthy boy. Our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who are the righteous in Matthew 9?
The righteous are the true Saints in Israel at that time. These Jews knew and obeyed the bible. They believed what God said was true. They knew they were...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
Jealousy and Envy are human emotions given to human beings when God created us. All human emotions are good, because everything God created is good. But like...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do angels have free will?
Yes, angels do have a will. Jude 1:6 (Ryrie Study Bible) "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
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Interesting profile, Grant. You could be a pastor if you wanted to be.
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
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Jack, check out my profile. I'm a retired accountant. I have no formal bible or theologicial training. I am simply a lay Christian who has had years of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about government?
My short answer has always been "the purpose of government is for punishment and praise. Protect civilians from evildoers by punishing the evildoers, and...
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by dale dorsett
What is liberal Christian theology?
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You said,"He did not know them because the trusted in what they did instead of what HE did for us. They trusted in their own works to save themselves.They...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
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Great answer, Grant! Your answer sounds like a pastor's answer. Are you a pastor?
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by Val Girard
How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
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Jesus understands. The religious leaders were jealous that they had lost followers to Jesus + plotted His death. He was shamefully, physically abused + spat...
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Should a Christian be opposed to globalization?
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Do angels have free will?
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What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)
The bible is clear that God welcomes the doubts and complaints of his people (Christians), who already have faith in Him. In the scripture reference...
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by Nesih Loveline
Can a Christian man marry a older Christian woman?
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Age is just a number when it comes to love.
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by Jen Reeder
How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
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I wrestle with that myself and if I find myself doing it I immediately ask God to forgive me and pray that I get better at not doing anything like that.
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Paul put anyone out of the church?
Here is what the apostle Paul actually said. "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
There are no random events in the world God created. They are all acts of God, either expressly directed by God or deliberately allowed by God. Calamity in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?
The difference between obedience and disobedience is measured by love. In verse 23 Jesus says, "If you love me you will obey me.” In verse 24 Jesus says "If...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?
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Is the jealousy and envy mentioned in the question related to wealth and material possessions, or is it in reference to some other attribute?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should a wife do when her husband is cruel?
Here are some practical helps for dealing with this type of situation. 1) Pray She can ask the Holy Spirit why the husband is being cruel. She can ask the...