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2021 Q2 Questions & Answers Index

2021 Q2 Questions & Answers Index

Each timestamp link takes you directly to our weekly Q&A video where the question is asked.

 

Q2 Q&A #11

T = 00:25 How did Christ finish His Fathers work in John 17 : 4 in context of the atonement that had not yet occurred?
T = 03:14 Should we only pray silently if Satan hears our prayers?
T = 04:52 Should I teach new people with the design law approach or go with the classic teaching first, so they aren’t confused with the other teachers?”
T = 06:20 Why do we teach that Sabbath is so important that if we give up our job and God will provide another one when it happens for some but not all?
T = 12:21 What is the heavenly sanctuary for?
T = 14:29 We’re told sin can’t be in the presence of God so how was Satan able to be in God’s presence when God asked him, have you considered my servant Job?
T = 16:04 Do addictions fall into mental illness biblically or is it just a weakness of character?
T = 18:08 Is there scriptural evidence that truth is continually unfolding?
T = 18:49 Why does your class have a time limit?
T = 19:44 Is your explanation of the sanctuary new light?
T = 21:16 Please explain if Jesus died the second death.
T = 29:13 If society is at level 4 development would it be deemed good to use force?

 

Q2 Q&A #10

T = 00:08 Should someone keep going to a church that consistently is misrepresenting God?
T = 01:34 What are healthy ways of laughing or laughter?
T = 03:16 Any advice in how to study with Buddhists who feel they are good people and don’t need anything else?
T = 05:24 What are your thoughts on God giving the death penalty for not keeping the Sabbath law?
T = 17:11 Can you explain getting victory over sin using natural methods versus supernatural methods?
T = 18:53 Is it possible the big bang theory is inspired by fallen angels and why was Jacob’s hip broken when wrestling with the angel?
T = 22:17 Why did God need an old covenant and new covenant when we break them anyway?
T = 25:53 Please explain being perfect even as your Father in heaven is perfect.

 

Q2 Q&A #8

T = 00:14 What is the Bibles position on homosexuality?
T = 01:17 Is the purpose of Jesus death to atone for everyone’s sin?
T = 03:03 Was the fruit from the Tree of Life an actual life-giving fruit?
T = 05:14 What are your top 5 favorite books of all time excluding the Bible?
T = 06:03 If we break the law of loving our enemies will God stop punishing our enemies?
T = 10:11 Are the 3 angel’s messages sequential or simultaneous?

 

Q2 Q&A #7

T = 00:30 How does the average person reading the Bible come to comprehend design-law if they have not heard it from someone else and if they grew up under the legal view?
T = 02:38 How does design-law apply to universes where it seems there is a lot of chaos?
T = 04:02 Where in the Bible does it say we are under a covenant of grace?
T = 05:21 Is the medium consulted by King Saul considered demon possessed?
T = 09:19 What are your thoughts on Jones and Waggoner and the 1888 message of Righteousness by Faith?
T = 12:59 Are there any resources on how to find a mental health provider?
T = 13:12 how does EGW and SDA church reconcile Daniel 10:13 that states Michael was one of the chief princesses with him being a preincarnate representation of Jesus being unique?
T = 16:55 Is there an instance of Jesus breaking Roman law?
T = 18:48 Why does Jesus use so much metaphor and is there a way of unlocking their meaning?
T = 20:17 What atonement theory should we espouse?
T = 20:56 Will the visible church SDA go through to the end when it teaches penal substitution theory?
T = 21:31 Do you think God approved of slavery in the Old Testament?
T = 23:55 What is the purpose of the seven last plagues considering design-law?
T = 25:06 Do you have plans to produce more materials for young people?
T = 27:36 Is Gods wrath poured out without mixture mean God letting us go without mercy?
T = 28:03 Should we study the Bible through design-law or let the Bible speak for itself without any presuppositions?

 

Q2 Q&A #6

T = 00:18 Please discuss last generation theology.
T = 03:28 What is Gods original design for entrepreneurship?
T = 05:23 Did Jesus die the second death?
T = 13:20 Is it important for Christians to get baptized?
T = 15:07 If maturity of character is necessary for choosing love over being selfishness how did angels mature in their character before Satan sinned?
T = 17:24 Can you explain the millennium time of celebrating the feast of tabernacles?
T = 19:32 How do I explain Acts chapter 5 about Ananias and Saphira? Many say God killed them.
T = 21:26 Do we have to be perfect to make it into heaven?
T = 26:34 Did God tell Abraham to kill and burn Isaac?
T = 31:03 Why do some linger longer in the flames?

 

Q2 Q&A #5

T = 00:02 Was the Tower of Babel literal or symbolic?
T = 00:39 Will people still do the tabernacle celebration in the New Jerusalem?
T = 01:48 Please explain why C&R teaches everyone has free will to make choices but Romans 9:18 says otherwise.
T = 02:01 What is your method for studying spiritual things?
T = 03:29 Please explain the mediatorial ministry of Jesus.
T = 05:26 Do you have a blog about sleep?
T = 05:54 What is your view of men’s perpetual mistreatment of women?

 

Q2 Q&A #4

T = 00:47 Should the SDA church be preaching prophecy messages or focus on love?
T = 03:41 Is C&R producing material for children?
T = 04:52 What will we be doing when the smoke of sins is being remembered forever and forever mentioned in the 3rd angels message?
T = 08:05 Shouldn’t there be a discussion between those who believe in the penal-legal model and those who believe in design-law?
T = 15:09 Are you familiar with Greg Boyd’s teachings?
T = 16:14 When God said let there be light was it possible it was the whole spectrum of light and not just visible light?
T = 21:48 In design-law you reap what you sow. Do you always reap the in the same area of life as you sow?
T = 29:03 Is celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles in the New Jerusalem talked of in Zachariah 14, literal, symbolic or metaphor?”
T = 31:21 What is our role in sharing the gospel to those who seem to have the generic Jesus and seem to already have unselfish loving characters but are not Christian?

 

Q2 Q&A #3

T = 00:09 What are your thoughts on last generation theology doctrine?
T = 00:40 What are your thoughts on getting out of the cities during the little time of trouble?
T = 01:34 Why did God wait 4000 years to send Jesus?
T = 04:15 Why have we been waiting 2000 years and Christ hasn’t come yet?
T = 04:25 If both covenants are the same covenant why is there a difference between the new and the old?
T = 05:39 Should we eat raw vegan since there was no fire or heating sources in the garden of Eden?
T = 08:26 How does Jesus’ achievement get applied to our lives?
T = 10:19 Aside from history what else points to Saturday as the Sabbath day?
T = 12:13 If it’s trust plus taking the remedy are we saved by something more than faith?
T = 13:17 Is it important for Christians to attend church?
T = 17:13 What does it mean to let your yes be yes and your no be no?
T = 18:46 Please discuss Savant syndrome.
T = 20:29 What did the yeast represent mentioned several times in Leviticus?
T = 22:18 Why do all creatures have to take part in the suffering if sin is a human condition?

 

Q2 Q&A #2

T = 00:30 Can you explain through design-law how Jesus became our vicarious sin bearer?
T = 05:16 What does it mean to be born again and experience what Jesus intended?
T = 08:11 How do we approach the abortion issue?
T = 09:50 Please discuss fig tree and the driving out the temple traders from a design-law view.
T = 11:13 Please discuss the second death.
T = 15:55 Please discuss the veil in the temple.
T = 19:09 What would you tell someone who says the law is only for unbelievers?
T = 21:16 What is your interpretation of Romans 1 : 26 & 28
T = 24:00 Would engaging in homosexual acts constitute a violation of design-law and there be a consequence regardless of the intention of the person?
T = 29:39 Has Dr. Jennings written things on the subject of obedience?

 

Q2 Q&A #1

T = 00:19 If Noah was the only righteous man does that mean his family wasn’t righteous and they were saved for Noah’s sake to repopulate the earth?
T = 02:29 What is the definition of grace?
T = 06:28 To whom is the ransom paid when it talks about, we’ve been ransomed?”
T = 11:58 Did God create the animals and insects that eat each other for survival?
T = 14:35 How is the DNA fixed at the Judgment?

 

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Testimony 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, USA

 

Testimony 73

I have been truly blessed by your blogs and other resources. They have helped me to see things in a much brighter light and to reason things out better. Thank you so much for your ministry. Whenever I have the opportunity I pass along your material to my friends.

R. Noseworthy, Newfoundland, Canada

Testimony 64

I’ve been reading the bible and walking with Jesus since I was around 16. I’m 42 now. I’ve mostly been alone in my walk although I went to several churches in different denominations. For the past 3 years God has been showing me His character of agape. It’s been a blessing and changed how I view God and my walk with Jesus. About a year ago I came across the power of love and the principles of design law. These teachings changed how I read scripture and have been such a beautiful blessing. I’m very excited and grateful for these truths. We share these truths of agape, design law and the reality of the principles of the two trees in the garden of Eden with people on Facebook and YouTube. People all over are learning to trust God and His agape design law which makes life possible. Thank you for everything you shared with me. May God continue to bless your ministry and lives.

Bradley M., Hinsdale, NY, USA

 

Testimony 6

I got the book “Could It Be This Simple?” a few months ago and the reading was wonderful and I was fascinated. I lent the book to a friend at work. She is having a difficult time and the book is helping her to find Jesus and I found this very exciting. She has asked me questions and I can see her life changing.

H. S., Australia

 

Testimony 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

Testimony 7

Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada

 

Testimony 33

I was invited over a friend’s house to see the “God and Your Brain” seminar today. I became [a christian] 36 years ago at the age of 19, but have struggled with the concept of God taking His ‘pound of flesh’ out on His Son to be appeased. Wow. Your seminar has been an incredible revelation and breath of reason and fresh air! I have your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” and it is SO eye opening. Finally, after 36 years enlightenment has come! Praise the Good Lord! What can I say, but that the Real Gospel is truly “Good News!” Thank you for your efforts in giving the Gospel a clear sound!

Paul C.,  Springfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 72

I am blown away by the truth that you present. God’s Design Law makes so much sense! You have validated my impression that, if God is love, He would not kill those who don’t want to know him. If God gives us choice, then how can He destroy us if our choice is not to follow him. Thank you for opening my eyes and heart to the pure love of God seen through Jesus. The love I now have for Jesus is deeper and free from condemnation. My heart has been opened to love others as Jesus loves me. May God continue to bless your God-given insight into His word and your ministry. The truth has set me free!

H. Miller, Centereach, NY

Testimony 57

You have helped make sense of thirty two years of confusion. The material you freely provide reorganized so much of my life into such a beautiful pattern that has always been hinted at from within, but misguided with my training and what I was experiencing externally. My filipno parents, who were converted from Catholicism to SDA, were sincere and did their best to raise me the right way and I have deep respect for them. However, being immigrants and not understanding the language made for a difficult transition as I was growing up, which also applied to my spiritual growth as I learned the patterns of religion. I have been listening to as many bible study classes and reading blog posts as my time in a work truck will allow, searching for the practical applications of where spirituality and reality meet, and I thank you for helping me find that. You have helped me reach a point in which I can truly say that I love God, that I believe He loves me, and, like David, I delight in His law. God bless.

Emmanuel V., Calgary, AB Canada

Testimony 50

After coming into contact with Come And Reason Ministries, I can finally say that many of my unanswered questions have fallen into place. I discovered that my view of God’s Law was “imposed laws and rules” with “imposed punishments” and that this was the major culprit of my many unanswered questions. Thanks be to God for using you and those around you to help us who have struggled with this “infection” of thought. I have now rejected the “imposed law” concept to fully embrace “Design Law”… to look thru “Design Law,” instead of “imposed law,” is a relief.

Viliami L., Australia

 

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 16

Your seminars are still inspiring and changing our lives and we continue to share the principles we have learned from you. Your ministry has changed our lives!

E.W.

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 49

I came into the church at 21, but that is as far as it went. I was so confused about what love is. I couldn’t find it in the bible, because I am not a person that can read between the lines. I have no logic. I have read many, many books; trying to figure out the crux of the matter. They were helpful, but something was still missing. I have become very frustrated to the point of crying out to God, “Where can I go?”  I needed some basics.

I found two books, written by Timothy Jennings, MD, to be very helpful. God showed me that I had lived my whole life in fear. I didn’t even see it. Now, I do. God is so good.  I discovered the “The Remedy”  Dr. Jennings new book, “The God-Shaped Heart!” Oh, I was so excited, I purchased them right away.

I can get rid of most of my books, because “The Remedy” brings the Love of God out so clearly, even I can’t miss it. Now, I want to sit and read my Bible. Wow, what a revelation! It is just simply Awesome! I am so grateful to Jehovah Almighty for hearing my prayer for more understanding! I am so encouraged!

Jackie S.

 

Testimony 22

I have found your Bible study class lectures to be very inspiring and useful as I prepare to teach class every other week. I subscribe to the podcast and download your notes on the weeks I teach. The audio and notes are such a great help in preparing. My own understanding of God’s character has grown as I teach the class. Commendations on the thought-provoking and well-prepared material Come and Reason provides. Personally, I get excited by the tie you make between the spiritual and mental/physical domains.

A.A. Corrales, NM, USA