2021 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

2021 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

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

 

Q3 Q&A #12

T = 00:08 How does the King of the South morph into the King of the North?
T = 10:24 What beliefs did the prophet Daniel hold that kept his behavior faithful to God and resistant to people pleasing?
T = 11:04 How do we follow advice about cleansing the church from the camp of Achan in light of presenting the truth in love and leave others free to decide for themselves?
T = 15:16 What is the special blessing of the Sabbath?
T = 16:57 Is there a difference between the hand and forehead marks of the beast and what are your thoughts regarding the mark of the beast and the covid vaccination?
T = 21:13 How can it be explained from the Bible how God’s fire of love and truth is what causes conscience torment and that the cloven tongues of fire are love and truth too?
T = 22:05 Have you found in your research, confirmation that vaccines are indeed keeping people from being hospitalized?
T = 27:41 Do you have tips to improve prayer life?

 

Q3 Q&A #11

T = 01:06 Where is biblical evidence that Jesus needed to develop a perfect character as a remedy for our salvation?
T = 01:56 How does Daniel 11 : 29-39 show the transition from literal Israel to spiritual Israel?
T = 03:47 Why did God need to create light and darkness on the first day and would God need to create the Sabbath for Adam and Eve if He was accessible to them in the garden?
T = 06:57 Can you explain the keeping yourself holy part of the Sabbath?
T = 09:46 When did Satan get a rebellious heart? If heaven is perfect how does Satan get tempted?
T = 11:11 What are your thoughts on self-defense?
T = 13:33 Where can we research the truth on the lies being presented to the public on medical statistics? What key words can we search Ellen White’s writings on these subjects?
T = 14:44 Will Christians be around when the plagues fall on those who have taken the mark in Revelation 17&18?
T = 18:21 If the vaccine is not that good why is it that the people in the hospital who have had the vaccine aren’t dying as opposed to the people who didn’t have the vaccine?

 

Q3 Q&A #10

T = 00:19 There are verses that say that not everyone who says Lord Lord will be in heaven. Does that mean there are Christians that genuinely believe they are save but will have rude awakening at the 2nd coming?
T = 02:33 EGW says when latter rain is poured out, we will more fully proclaim the Sabbath. What more could be said than is already been proclaimed?
T = 03:49 What if your persistent covid messaging creates rebelliousness in minds and hearts?
T = 04:39 Have you listened to Dr. David Martin’s A Manufactured Illusion?
T = 05:53 What methods and tools do you use for Bible study?
T = 07:00 Will Jesus heal and forgive only after we repent, or will he heal regardless of our repentance?
T = 08:55 Why doesn’t C&R do fund raisers? What advice would you give self-supporting ministries regarding finances?
T = 12:41 How do you interpret Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:5 and 1 Peter 1:18 where it talks about Jesus giving His life as a ransom?
T = 15:00 I realize it’s the methods used regarding covid and vaccines but isn’t the truth based on physiological evidence?
T = 17:29 For what purpose do the governments want everyone vaccinated if it doesn’t really help?
T = 19:43 How do you propose I ask the local SDA schools to stop the mask mandates?
T = 21:59 I’m having trouble with a quote from Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings page 9 where it speaks of Jesus pleading before His Father for us. Can you help with this?
T = 23:13 Wasn’t David’s character warped in not obeying God’s natural laws when he took multiple wives?
T = 24:12 School starts this coming week. Do I tell my children to refuse wearing masks?
T = 27:27 What do you think of monoclonal antibodies?

 

Q3 Q&A #9

T = 01:28 I was told that masking is like laying down one’s life for others. What are your thoughts?
T = 04:36 Read Isaiah 54:6-9 in connecting God’s wrath with the flood waters. What insights can you give?
T = 09:16 Is God’s wrath is the hiding of his face or letting go?
T = 11:24 There are stories of unresolved forgiveness in the Bible. Is it comforting to know God will forgive us even though we don’t forgive and take matters into our own hands?
T = 15:02 What if your persistent covid messaging creates rebelliousness in minds and hearts?
T = 16:45 How can I reach my son who was brought up SDA but is now an atheist and believes in the vaccine?
T = 20:01 Is vitamin D better from animal or vegan & plant sources?
T = 22:26 Are there any studies in your notes on mask wearing?

 

Q3 Q&A #8

T = 00:50 You mentioned the flood was a therapeutic intervention. Should we not be telling others that God did not send the flood but that it came about by natural results?
T = 05:43 What’s the balance between being a shadow person and putting others first?
T = 09:26 Why is there not any news given on the therapeutics for Covid?
T = 13:33 Where are the studies showing abuse, addictions and divorce rates being the same in Christian and non-Christian homes?
T = 13:54 How do you reframe a quote given on death using design law?
T = 15:37 Should we exercise our civil rights and protest lockdowns etc.?
T = 20:23 What religious reasons should one give to get the religious exemption and not receive the vaccine?
T = 23:47 Are EMDR and psychedelics good for treating trauma?
T = 24:47 Any updates on the building?

 

Q3 Q&A #7

T = 00:40 Can you give your thoughts on healing from injustices?
T = 10:00 How can I explain God’s regret for creating mankind from a design perspective?
T = 10:57 What Bible verses can you suggest that walking away from an adversarial situation would be the same as standing firm by wearing the armor of salvation?
T = 14:22 What is your comment about not having bodies stacked up outside hospitals right now? Is this evidence of vaccination success?
T = 15:56 By complying with mandates or executive orders that I believe are untrue am I falsely representing Satan’s methods?
T = 18:19 How can I know if I’m saved? Every time I sip a beer or mutter the wrong thing I am left wondering.

 

Q3 Q&A #6

T = 00:02 How do we say God does not punish without making it sound like the Bible isn’t true?
T = 17:28 Do you think there is an unbreakable link between the health message and the message that God is creator and operates on design law?
T = 18:43 Why does someone else have to bear the sin of another person such as David’s wives and concubines?
T = 24:14 How can one move away from a penal substitution church without making them feel inadequate about losing a member?
T = 27:41 Do you agree that because I’m a child of the living God I deserve everything daddy wants to give and do to me

 

Q3 Q&A #5

T = 00:07 Is Luke being redundant when he says nations rise against nations and kingdoms against kingdoms?
T = 01:04 It says every knee shall bow but will some the refuse to go with Him?
T = 04:05 How does praying in tongues edify me?
T = 05:42 We are advised to move out of cities before Jesus comes. Why don’t we see SDA’s moving out?
T = 06:52 Will aborted babies be in heaven?
T = 07:25 Jesus rebukes apostles for continuing to be greatest. Jesus says no prophet is greater than John the Baptist. What is your view on this? Is this hierarchy?

 

Q3 Q&A #4

T = 00:32 Romans 13 says we should not rebel against authority. How do we rectify this in our hearts when we are not to obey authority such as when told to wear masks or Sunday legislation goes into law?
T = 04:37 What is the little book and bitterness in Revelation 10 : 10?
T = 06:15 Is it damaging to our character to disagree with the methods used in mandating vaccine, but we go ahead and get it?
T = 15:50 Did God play favoritism when Enoch was taken to heaven even though the Bible rebukes favoritism?
T = 17:27 Won’t a child deciding to not be in heaven cause daily sadness for parents in heaven?
T = 23:37 Why is speaking in tongues a sign for unbelievers? Did believers speak in thier natural tongue and others hear it in their language?
T = 26:58 Why does the SDA church not allow lay people to baptize?

 

Q3 Q&A #3

T = 00:07 Is it acceptable to love more with your head and not any with your heart?
T = 01:30 What search engine do you use to find EGW quotes?
T = 02:05 Can you explain the sacrificial system when it seems violence feeds more violence?
T = 03:57 What’s the difference between equity and equality?
T = 07:50 Why would Cain fear he would be killed after being kicked out of the garden?
T = 08:27 Why was Lucifer cast to this earth as opposed to some other part of the universe?
T = 09:59 Do you think the statement “any belief in an afterlife requires divinity to be a tyrant” indicates that person is thinking of divinity working under the human law construct?
T = 10:47 When the Bible says God lives in unapproachable light, then was it Jesus and not God that is being talked about in Job 1 : 6 when all the sons of God presented themselves before the Lord?
T = 12:00 Question about Zechariah 13 : 6
T = 13:24 What’s the difference between design-law thought by C&R and natural law as taught by the new age movement?
T = 14:30 What does Hebrews 9 : 22 mean without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness?
T = 17:12 What keeps us from being saved?
T = 19:30 Is belief in the trinity Godhead a matter of salvation?
T = 20:32 What source can you direct to that describes the different sizes of the horns on the alter in the sanctuary?
T = 20:56 Is the punishment of the wicked forfeiting everlasting life?
T = 21:36 Any suggestions on how to help children want to stay in the church after being ostracized?
T = 24:12 Was Jesus crying out “”why have you forsaken me”” a human emotional side?”
T = 25:27 Can a person take the same action for two different reasons and have opposite outcomes?
T = 26:49 Is there anything to indicate that other created beings were designed to be in God’s image? What attributes would be considered being in the image of God?
T = 28:25 Is standing up to mask mandates, forced shots etc. the right thing to do or should we just stop the fight?
T = 30:01 IF God numbers our days of life can life be taken prematurely?
T = 32:06 When God created enmity between the serpent and the woman wasn’t that a violation of the law of liberty?
T = 32:35 Why do some respond to God’s love, and some don’t?
T = 32:57 How do you set a boundary on a Christian narcissist widowed parent?
T = 35:17 Why wouldn’t God save Paul like he did Daniel in the lion’s den?

 

Q3 Q&A #2

T = 00:16 Since Sabbath was created for man, is it limited to the earth or will all the universe celebrate the Sabbath?
T = 01:15 Can someone develop perfect character without being tempted to selfishness?
T = 03:27 Can you explain more about the string theory?
T = 03:48 Did God actively cast out Satan?
T = 07:05 If writing is therapeutic why did Jesus not write anything down?
T = 07:43 What is your assumption on physiology of angels?
T = 15:34 Why would God do away with the family unit in heaven?
T = 19:15 How do we overcome phobias through God’s design-law?
T = 21:13 Referencing Isaiah 53, please comment on the part where the travail of His soul was satisfied.

 

Q3 Q&A #1

T = 00:19 Will amalgamation be a part of end time events like it was before the flood?
T = 05:30 How do you explain the limit of Jehovah’s forbearance through design-law?
T = 10:36 Should baptism and church membership be separate events?
T = 13:03 Why aren’t Satan and his angels doing more destruction?
T = 13:57 Can angels die like human beings do?
T = 15:33 If God couldn’t destroy Satan at first since angels would have feared Him does that mean the angels had a trust issue before Satan’s campaign?
T = 17:55 Does God send judgments on people?
T = 20:43 Please discuss the cosmic week in relation to our world being six thousand years old.

 

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Testimony 2

I continue to enjoy your lessons every week. The more that I research your conclusions, the more I am convinced that the Holy Spirit has lead you to distill out the essence of human redemption. Thank you for your courageous stand for the truth.

S. G., TX, USA

 

Testimony 28

I have been following your Bible study class for about a year now. I must say I am impressed with how your ministry has grown. I took it upon myself to listen to all your lesson podcasts from the past and they have both enriched me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I have learnt a lot from this class. I have also noticed how the class has grown in spiritual strength. One of the things that benefited me is that now I am not afraid of God. I use to be, but now it has melted away. The second thing is that you helped me to have a real life relationship with God. Now He is my friend that was always there and I love having him with me all the time. Thirdly, because of this class, it inspired me to take over and lead a class. I have called it “Let Us Reason Together,” adapting your inquisitive style and creating a class of free thinkers.

T. Banda, Malawi, Africa

 

Testimony 5

We listen to your bible studies lessons in our class in Montana. You actually were the main reason I decided to get a laptop, so I can go to your site and listen, read, learn, and print the class notes. I am so grateful to learn the correct view of God and his character. Now, to just have others have an interest in knowing, so I can share it with them. Good thoughts your way.

R. N., MT, USA

 

Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA

 

Testimony 61

I grew up in a prominent protestant church and had what I like to call religious anxiety. I’ve always had questions about God and Salvation that no one could seem to answer.  I didn’t know how to find resolution. During 2020, at the height of my anxiety, I fell to my knees and begged God to show me truth and light and to give me the hope that I’ve been longing for. Days later, I stumbled upon your online videos and it was like a veil was lifted and EVERYTHING made sense! For the first time in my almost 39 years of life, my religious/spiritual anxiety has lessened. I feel a sense of freedom and peace I’ve NEVER had before… and it’s all because my view of God has changed. Thank you!

Ashleighn C.

 

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 56

I cannot thank you enough for opening my understanding to the beautiful truth of God’s Law of Love and how it applies to everything. I have been a Christian for over forty years, but I feel like I am only now seeing with my eyes open. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Tammy Cinzio, Australia

 

Testimony 34

I was introduced to Come and Reason Ministries by accident, via a passing comment made in a bible study class we were visiting. I checked this website out and my life was changed. The understanding of the truth of God’s character, and how we apply it, is so right. The tricky part is consistently applying which “lens” to look through. As I began to understand, I started sharing the basics of this understanding with a discussion group I was leading and, suddenly, a lot of things started to make sense that never used to. At the same time, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity. I was able to conduct a full bible study at WORK! What an amazing experience! It is such a joy to share the truth about God and to share how it all fits in the war between God and Satan. So many people benefit when we have a correct understanding about how God works and who He really is! Thank you for this transformational understanding. Keep up the good work! God Bless you!

Tony P., CA, USA

 

Testimony 46

Over the past couple of years God has been expanding my view of Himself and His character. Along my approximately 40-year journey, I have often had questions, but was hesitant to voice these and step outside the traditionally accepted thinking, for fear of admitting that I may in fact be eternally lost. In the recesses of my thinking has been the thought – if one blindly accepts (which is widely regarded as “real faith”) and does not question, is this really ‘truth?’ I often find it challenging to grapple with very theological ‘speak,’ but Dr. Jennings has a real gift of explaining spiritual concepts with clear practical examples. The weekly discussions are growing my Christian experience and slowly changing my view of how to live as a child of God in today’s complex world. Finally the whole Old Testament sanctuary teaching moved in my mind from fantasy to reality!

Beverly S., South Africa

 

Testimony 4

I’m a youth leader in South Africa. We as a youth group are currently using a lot of the material on the Come and Reason site. Since we’ve started using the material, our youth group has grown.

R. V. N., South Africa

 

Testimony 41

I have been blessed by your ministry. I have experienced personally, and deeply resonate with, the God of love and the beautiful picture of God’s character that you present. I have seen your seminar series on YouTube, read ‘The Journal of the Watcher’ book, used your mobile app, and also listen/study the bible study lesson with you each week. I concur with many of the thoughts and perspectives that you share. I understand your conclusions on natural laws vs imposed law and the legal/penal substitution (incorrect diagnosis). This makes perfect sense to me.

Bless you for all you do.

Melissa L.

 

Testimony 40

I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

I have always wanted to find out for myself the truth about God, so I stayed with the Design Law construct and have been liberated to understand the big picture. Once we consider Design Law, all other Bible stories and prophecies seem to fit perfectly. It is truly beautiful to see people grasping how God operates this Universe of Love and the liberation it has provided in their lives. It blows my mind to see how consistent Design law is with what our founders believed. I hear statements like “This makes so much sense.”

Tom W., Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA

 

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 14

We really appreciate your views on the judgment and they make good sense considering our free choice.

Anonymous

 

Testimony 62

I would like to express my thanks to the C&R team for creating a platform from which people can learn to trust in God and grow. My life is a witness to the effectiveness of this ministry. Without believing the truth about God as you have shown, I don’t know what my life would be like. I had given up on God helping me with certain sins – it was all useless. Given that the scripture is clear and God is so good, how could I have betrayed him so many times? I was a yo-yo christian; spinning up and down. My faith and enthusiasm was driven by discoveries/threats that prophecy is about to be fulfilled. But when I watched your “Healing the Mind” seminar, it was like a light finally went on. I could see God had no plan to hurt me, the danger came from sin, and that He is working to protect me and strengthen me. Thank you for allowing God to use you. The message God gave C&R saved my life!

Antony N. – Hobart, Australia