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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 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 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 18

The Healing the Mind DVD set tarted me on a journey that has changed my relationship with our loving God more significantly than any other study, and brought me to your book and Bible study podcasts, which I now listen to daily, thanks to the availability of archived content on your site and on iTunes.

Anonymous

 

Testimony 38

Since November 2015, when I started studying Gods word from this God Is Love point of view, my life has been transformed. My troubled marriage of 15 years has been healed and my husband and I are truly happy for the first time in 15 years. Now When I read the word of God I understand it so much better and I can’t help but see Gods love radiating through the pages to humanity. Gods word is living and active and I am blessed beyond measure to be having this amazing experience. God has given me a beautiful understanding of Jn 3:16 that amazes me more and more each day. Thank you again for your ministry.

Helen D., London, England

 

Testimony 29

Thank you for all of your work to correct misconceptions about God’s character. So many people that my husband and I have talked to seem to be against the natural law construct and view it as “errant” and “dangerous.” Having learned more about it through your blogs and lessons, I don’t really understand why they view it that way, except that it means they have to relearn theology they have known for their entire lives. But I’m so excited to relearn this. For the past few years I have been questioning how I could trust a God who punishes arbitrarily and is full of wrath for those who don’t obey His commands. That view made me afraid to “mess up” or “not be good enough,” even within my relationship with God. I really appreciated the point you bring out about God not wanting us to serve Him because we are afraid, but because we love Him.

Melissa H., IN, 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 19

I truly believe that to know who God really is the first step to understand ourselves in a balanced and kind way, so the healing can take place. Your approach really makes sense – Thank you for your ministry!

A.M., Pittsburg, PA, USA

Testimony 67

I was introduced to Come And Reason by a friend of my mother-in-law, who gave me several CD’s of Dr. Jennings. The clarity of the message and recognition that God’s is a God of love was so clear, advancing beyond Dr. Maxwell’s message. However, grappled with Maxwell saying God used emergency measures for the fallen world. Now after several years of being a regular listener of the Come And Reasoning bible study class and attending Jennings’ meetings in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, things are becoming clearer for me. Design law versus imposed law has added so much to my personal understanding of theology. This message has really impacted my work in counseling so many people miserable because they are searching for and trusting human governments to create order and peace or believing in a God who says love Me or I will kill you. I am grateful that I have an alternative view to offer my clients that makes sense. I teach a bible study class on a semi-regular basis and I value the materials that Come And Reason so freely offers to aid me in presenting this vital message. Thank you for continuing to provide advancement in our very limited understanding of a Infinite God that is rational and believable.

Dr. Roger D, Arlington, TX, USA

 

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 13

I borrowed “Healing The Mind” DVDs from a friend and showed them at my home for a small gathering of women friends. Neither of my friends are Adventist, but they both enjoyed and embraced the messages you taught. In fact, one of the ladies prayed out loud in our group and that was the first time she had ever had public prayer.

J.B. ,Dalles, OR, USA

 

Testimony 37

Hearing Dr. Jennings’ presentations in person came at a pivotal moment in my spiritual journey that began about nine months ago, when the fault lines inherent in my belief system began to crack under questions that most reasonable people end up asking about God and His nature. These were questions I couldn’t find answers to, and they shook my faith. I was unable let it go any longer and be satisfied. My Christian experience became distant. I was afraid; the fear in me rose like thorns, pushing me away from Jesus. And then someone heard my questions and introduced me to this ministry, and my life has totally changed.

I can tell you that this new, “present truth” message is far grander and life-changing than when I shifted from being an agnostic and then a nominal Christian. It has radically altered my worldview, because it reveals a God that makes sense. It is a revolution. I believe that Dr. Jennings’ message is the final message that must go to the world. If any message could be called “righteousness by faith,” as abused as that term is by the right and the left, this is that message, because Jennings’ biblical message identifies a God who is different, whose character isn’t an impossible contradiction.

I walk this path now without fear. I see people differently, and the Holy Spirit burns in my heart. Many call Dr. Jennings’ message false and compromising, but it isn’t false, because I’ve seen the fruits within my mind and body. It is not compromising, because in this message is the only road to holiness that makes any sense. No longer do I behold a pagan god who is always angry and suspicious. Instead, I behold a God who is freeing and loving, always working for our good, and giving me every reason to love my enemy even to my own death, just as Jesus pleads with us. God is good.

Anthony L., CA, 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 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

 

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 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