Hosea 1:2—How could a holy God who condemns harlotry command Hosea to marry a harlot?
The marriage of Hosea is problematic and is difficult to understand why God would tell His prophet to marry a prostitute. Hosea ministered primarily to the...
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Was God justified in bringing charges against Israel in the prophecy of Hosea, e.g. Hosea 4:16-17; 7:8-9, 11; 10:1; 12:1, 8?
16 The Israelites are stubborn, like a stubborn heifer. How then can the Lord pasture them like lambs in a meadow? 17 Ephraim is joined to idols;...
Hosea 4:16 - 17
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Jack Gutknecht
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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?
It is my opinion that Christians may have the authority to rebuke Satan but do not need to as Michael has said. God has the job of doing it as expressed in...
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Jack Gutknecht
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
You need to repent to have fully developed forgiveness. God’s pardon is most complete, resulting in completely removing all estrangement and alienation...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
The one who winks his eyes 1 devises perverse things, and 2 one who compresses his lips 3 brings about 4 evil. NET Notes 1 sn The participle עֹצֶה (’otseh)...
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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Hosea 1:2—How could a holy God who condemns harlotry command Hosea to marry a harlot?
God often used the lives of his prophets to illustrate spiritual truth by allergorical stories. The relationship of husband and wife - love and...
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How are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, related?
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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What is the difference between a blessing and a birthright?
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What is the Bible's position on social drinking?
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What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?
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What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?
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What occurred at the Council of Nicea?
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Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?
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How do I help my husband's angry and abusive ways?
Wow! Anger is not from God but he does say we can be angry and sin not. Unrighteous words are the difference and physical abuse following these words are...
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Who occupied Israel during the 400 years the Israelites were in Egypt?
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What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?
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What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
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Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
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What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?
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What is the Sermon on the Mount?
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
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What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?
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Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired?
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Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
This question references Isaiah 64:6 and the context of this chapter is Isaiah, a prophet of God, interceding for his people, the nation of Israel. Isaiah is...
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Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
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Has anyone ever seen God?
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What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis?
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What is good biblical exegesis?
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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
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Who was Asherah?
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How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)
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How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)
God had commanded the building of one altar in Israel at the place that He would choose (Jerusalem) for the offering of blood sacrifices to Him for the...
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Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)
11 “Though Ephraim built many altars for sin offerings, these have become altars for sinning. 12 I wrote for them the many things of my law, but t...
Hosea 8:11 - 13
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?
Jehoichin and his mother, Nehushta, were taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. (see 2 Kings 24:8, 12, 15). A king’s mother often retained domination over the...
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What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?
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Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
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What does the Bible say about a Christian's responsibility?
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What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?
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What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?
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What does the Bible mean when it says the Spirit "brooded" ?