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2021 Q4 Questions & Answers Index

2021 Q4 Questions & Answers Index

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

 

Q4 Q&A #12

T = 00:32 What can we say to those that are suffering from losing their jobs, family animosity, barred from church, shops, hairdressers, attacks on their personal self-worth etc. due to no jab?
T = 02:40 How do you respond to being barred from church? How do we respectfully challenge the elders’ decision, while they feel they are doing the right thing by following the rules?
T = 06:42 What is symbolism of the high priest leaving the most holy place, carrying the blood, and cleanses the holy place of the tent of meeting and the altar?
T = 09:40 Could we consider centrifugal force as part of the gravity design law and without centrifugal force the planets would be drawn toward the sun without resistance?
T = 10:27 It seems that you were saying that we will be sinless when Jesus comes again. Please clarify.
T = 14:07 How does Christ’s victory work in reality with our lives?
T = 19:22 In regards to John 16 : 26 and 27, I have read in several versions that this means we don’t end the prayer in Jesus name, because we pray directly to God.
T = 24:10 How could the book of Deuteronomy be lost for so many years?
T = 25:13 How do people from other Christian belief systems love and trust God, even though they have the classic legal penal understanding of believing that he will burn them if they don’t make it into heaven?
T = 30:36 Is perfection total trust in God to transform us then we are sealed? Then what is meant by Ellen White’s comment that we must be sealed and have a perfect character in order to be able to live without a mediator?

 

Q4 Q&A #11

T = 00:15 In the bible, are the words, sorcery, witchcraft spells, potion, magic, enchantments, poisons metaphors for Satan’s lies, false light, temptations, bribes, and apparent good?
T = 02:30 Why did God promise Noah not to destroy the earth again with a flood, but then went on in Revelation and say that the whole earth will be destroyed?
T = 04:17 Do all babies that have died, miscarried, or aborted go to heaven, even though the parents are not going to heaven?
T = 06:13 Do you have any tips for helping people find healthy balance when they have extremes in their emotions?
T = 08:53 What would be the impact of having you in the audience while others give the Sabbath School?
T = 09:38 How would you respond to someone using the scriptures stating, thou shalt not tempt the Lord your God, when discussing the vaccine, i.e. if you didn’t get the vaccine, you are tempting God to protect you from the virus that you should have protected yourself from?
T = 12:03 John 5 : 38 – 40. How can we come to him and avoid the Pharisee pitfalls?
T = 15:34 What is your favorite story about Jesus and why?
T = 16:34 Would it be acceptable to ask a guest staying in your home from out of state to not smoke during their stay? If so, how would you ask them?
T = 18:41 Could justification and sanctification be described as a locked door, where justification is unlocking the door and sanctification is the Holy Spirit coming in and cleansing?
T = 23:08 Jesus cursed the fig tree and by force, according to some, drove out the temple traders, how do you explain this in light of God’s love?
T = 25:57 As a massage therapist, should I be concerned for my own safety, having such close physical contact to those who have had the covid shot?
T = 27:17 What is a carnal Christian?
T = 28:00 What would the Greek word pharmakeia be about in biblical metaphor?
T = 29:09 Jesus said some are born eunuchs. Can this be biological lesson about being born gay?

 

Q4 Q&A #10

T = 00:13 Why was Moses punished for striking the rock twice?
T = 03:28 Do we have prophets today? If so, where, and if not, why was Ellen White our last prophet?
T = 05:33 With the threat of termination of my job I am being asked to write a statement detailing the religious basis for my vaccine objection. Could you briefly explain how you might respond to such a request?
T = 08:44 If you were CEO of Advent Health and this mandate came down from the federal government, what would you do?
T = 14:26 What are your thoughts about ecumenism?
T = 15:15 How can a group of believers organize for service and carry the gospel to the world, while avoiding the trappings of manmade organizations where men will Lord it over each other like Gentiles?
T = 17:30 Are all of the events that have happened to us in our life God’s will?
T = 18:37 Does God have a plan for us, or are we supposed to choose for ourselves?
T = 19:37 Are our lives supposed to be everything that God wants us to do, or do we get to plan out our path while praying to God for guidance?
T = 23:44 If everything in our life is God’s will for us, is it really our free will?
T = 24:21 God looks at the heart like in people with down syndrome etc. What about people like pedophiles or psychopaths, do they have a heart for God?
T = 24:54 Please elaborate on words or quotes like God’s wrath, God’s judgment, etc.
T = 26:23 Could you please put up the CDC link that states the vaccine was not designed to prevent covid but to lessen symptoms?
T = 27:24 Does the mRNA type vaccine go against God’s design laws of health, because it uses a man-made message to create an immune response. Could this not be a valid religious exemption used to claim a liberty of conscience?
T = 29:17 Do you have a prediction on what they will do with the thousands of military members who have refused to get the shot?

 

Q4 Q&A #9

T = 00:51 If Satan, being an angel, does not eat earthly food like us, how would he be given the power to know our body functions and produce disease, sickness, and pestilence in mankind, as we often blame Satan for its cause?
T = 03:04 Where will God be in the metaverse?
T = 03:46 I don’t understand why God would require the killing of a lamb sacrifice. I don’t know if I could slit a little lamb’s throat. Please explain how a loving God would ask people to kill.
T = 09:51 According to Proverbs 21 : 1, does God does control people? ‘The king’s heart is in the hands of the Lord He directs it like a water course wherever he pleases.’
T = 11:02 Any news update on the new building?
T = 12:02 Are there any downloadable online materials for prison ministries, like the ‘Could It Be This Simple’ workbook, etc?

 

Q4 Q&A #8

T = 00:06 Young adults, aged 13 to 30, would love design law versus imposed law messages and real life tangible reasons why scripture is a living document, however, why aren’t there more youth or young adults in your class?
T = 02:10 What is the mature way, if at all, to teach the restrictions and or regulations associated with Sabbath they found in the inspired word? (duplicate from #7)
T = 03:47 Isn’t the only way to get God’s peace that passes all understanding to pray for it? (duplicate from #7)
T = 04:41 God couldn’t let Lucifer die or the angels would have worshiped God out of fear. Doesn’t that mean there was a trust issue between God and angels to begin with?
T = 06:02 Which element in our society fits the description of religious power found in this great controversy quote? ‘In order for the United States to form the image of the beast the religious power must so control the civil government that the authority of the state will also be employed by the church to accomplish its own ends.’
T = 08:39 What do you think the end time pouring out of the spirit on all flesh from Acts 2 looks like?
T = 11:20 Last week your discussion seemed to lead to the belief that God does not punish, correct, or discipline, but only impresses, leads, encourages, guides, and loves.
T = 14:44 Based on the previous question, does the destruction in the Old Testament conflict with this?
T = 19:55 What are your views that the new heaven and new earth will make any difference to the remnant people, because we still carry the sinful nature? Will eradicating the people and angels really eradicate the sin problem?

 

Q4 Q&A #7

T = 00:12 If we consider all that the mark of the beast is supposed to accomplish is there anything the vaccine mandate is not doing?
T = 13:29 I know Ellen White mentioned that a time will come when we should move to the country. What are your thoughts if that time has come?
T = 14:34 If asked, based on the Bible, the reasons for not taking the jab, what would you say is best way to incorporate God’s design law to use this opportunity to witness effectively?
T = 18:08 You say that we get a new body, that God doesn’t need our old body. Why did the angel need to fight with Satan over the body of Moses? Why are we resurrected from our graves and not just recreated in heaven?
T = 19:33 If only loving others is the basis of being saved, does it matter if we keep the Sabbath or not? How does it relate to the mark of the beast of the third angel’s message?
T = 24:54 What is the mature way to teach the restrictions and/or regulations associated with Sabbath as found in the inspired word?
T = 26:54 Explain Isaiah 58 about keeping from doing your pleasure on my Holy Day? It seems to be something you shouldn’t do on the Sabbath.
T = 27:56 Why do people, who wouldn’t think of going to their regular job on Sabbath, go to a restaurant and buy food on Sabbath?
T = 28:40 So can you do whatever you want on the Sabbath? Can you go shopping?
T = 29:33 Does smoking affect someone’s ability to reason?
T = 30:34 Isn’t the only way to get God’s peace that passes all understanding to pray for it and to be led to people, publications, and experiences that will give us the peace he wants for us?

 

Q4 Q&A #6

T = 00:25 In ‘Covid Crisis: A Biblical Worldview, 12 Lies Inciting Fear and Dividing Society,’ powerpoint slide number 78 discusses why so many doctors are wrong. Please give us some insight into virtue signaling and why it is deceptive?
T = 08:12 What is your view of why God only communicated with Moses when he went up on the mountain? Why would God want them to be totally dependent on Moses rather than God himself for direction?
T = 10:56 What is appropriate for Halloween? I understand the principles of Romans 14, but how should that work with divided opinions in the home or church?
T = 16.27 Clarify the difference between the moral law versus the 10 Commandments and could one argue they are the same?
T = 17:41 How can we share with others the importance of keeping the Sabbath or should we? In a nutshell what is the message for these last days in relation to Three Angels message?
T = 25:08 If Jeptha had known God the way Abraham did would he have sacrificed his daughter after making a vow to God that he would sacrifice the first thing to come out the door?

 

Q4 Q&A #5

T = 0:05 What can I do to participate in getting young people attracted to the design law messages?
T = 1:39 I have a friend who left a ‘christian’ cult and takes drugs to tame her anxiety. She became a Buddhist, because she said Jesus didn’t help her when she was suffering and cried out to him. What can I do to help her fall in love with Jesus?
T = 3:14 I am struggling with explaining Ezekial’s avenging angel on a specific mission compared with a loving and gentle God. How do I word it for a punishing God believer?
T = 5:53 Psalms 110 : 3 in the Remedy translates, ‘Your people voluntarily surrender in trust to you on the day when your power of Truth and Love is fully revealed.’ What results in increased submission to God in the end times and how can we encourage people toward this submission?
T = 7:47 Explain Satan being bound and cast into the abyss (the burnt up Earth) with no one to tempt for a thousand years. This sounds like all living wicked are asleep during this time, but where are the fallen angels?
T = 10:12 I don’t understand why you keep saying that the Pfizer vaccine has not been officially approved by the FDA because of the naming game. The letter on the FDA web page it says that the vaccine has been approved.
T = 14:45 Do you think that once the Beast system of Revelation 13 has implemented the mark it will be a decision we will have to make as to whether or not we will get it? Isthe seal of God something that is naturally placed upon us from God? Will both the mark and the seal be visible for all to see and how will it affect infants and children?
T = 18:20 Regarding the parable of the ten virgins (symbol of the church having truth), who then is awake to give the Midnight Cry?
T = 21:07 Please explain Revelation 19 : 10 where the testimony of Jesus is called the spirit of prophecy.

 

Q4 Q&A #4

T = 0:17 Considering God’s truth in Philippians 3 : 10, how do we suffer like Christ, sharing in his death and how does that relate to knowing him?
T = 2:43 In 2 Samuel 6 : 6, is there a reason for striking Uzzah dead for merely touching the ark and are there other offenses that we will be struck dead immediately for?
T = 12:48 Does forgiving someone mean that you should totally forget what that person has done or the pain that they inflicted?
T = 16:41 If you believe as an Adventist, but do not have an Adventist Church anywhere near you, do you recommend going to a church with others whose biblical beliefs do not align with yours or watch sermons online from home?
T = 17:36 What are your thoughts on the multi-faith Abrahamic house complex?
T = 19:44 How does one differentiate and/or appreciate design law, as taught by Come and Reason, from universal and/or natural laws, as taught by others, like new age movements and social science theorists?

 

Q4 Q&A #3

T = 0:43 In the book of Leviticus chapter 21, why is God so fussy about not having persons with physical blemishes serve in the sanctuary?
T = 2:55 Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for military members facing possible dishonorable discharge because they won’t get the vaccine injection?
T = 5:53 What are your thoughts on the government coming out and saying that there are UFOs?
T = 7:29 Is the light or fire of God’s unveiled glory materially different from the fires that consumed the elements in the book of Peter?
T = 8:44 Could you please run through the chronological events of Daniel 7 : 10 – 28 and explain the reason and logic of the order of the successive scenes.
T = 9:20 How would you explain to someone that homosexual activity for humans is not God’s design? Or is it, in the face of supposed scientific evidence that some animals practice this?
T = 12:43 What is your understanding of how COP26 (related to climate change and climate legislation as proposed by the pope) fits in with end time events and intense mind conditioning?
T = 17:27 If we are giving in to the Beast system by getting vaccines against our will, shouldn’t we stop paying taxes, which help pay for abortions?

 

Q4 Q&A #2

T = 00:13 If decisions need to be made concerning the character of God and Satan how would a Sunday law allow for this? Would it not be better to have a non religious event?
T = 04:05 Please share your ideas about how EGW seems to not directly reject the penal legal, substitutionary idea in Desire of Ages, pg 540.
T = 07:40 Why is it that when God ends a human life it’s putting them in sleep mode, but if we end a human life it’s considered killing? Is wounding or killing someone in self-defense considered a righteous use of power because it is restricting evil?
T = 12:48 What are your thoughts after the majority of a nation is vaccinated and people continue to die from the infection of the mutated virus?
T = 23:51 In Revelation 2 : 20 of the Remedy you describe Jezebel as a person who imposes law, inflicts torture, and must be appeased. How does this spirit most commonly manifest today?
T = 25:41 If someone doesn’t want to take the ‘vaccine,’ but will anyway to show they love others and because they’ll loose their job if they don’t, even though they already had COVID, does going along with the authorities demonstrate God’s love or Satan’s cunningness?
T = 27:58 Adventists say we cannot shop on the Sabbath, even produce at a farmers market, but when I look for verses myself, I cannot find any. Can you help with this?
T = 30:58 At what point of memory would a person who died in dementia or any other memory disease wake up in the resurrection? if they were abused under someones care while alive, would they remember the abuse?

 

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Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

Testimony 70

I have been watching you for many years and have learned to love God with all my heart. I was raised by a loving Christian mother that had been lied to about who God really was, so our religious upbringing was hell fire and damnation. As soon as I was old enough and moved out, I not only left the church, I ran as fast as I could to get away from it. Sad to say, it wasn’t until the past couple of years that I learned and understand who my Father really is and how much He loves me. I understand God’s Design Laws (which make sense) and when I’m teaching my church Bible study class, I’m able to really put to use the things I’ve been learning and Holy Spirit is leading. Thank you for introducing me to my Father of true, pure love. Everyday with Him is new and exciting. One thing that breaks my heart is that I didn’t know Him sooner. God Bless you and your ministry!

Judy Phelps, Reno, NV, USA

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 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 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 60

Just watched watched lesson 10 in the 1st quarter 2021 bible study classs on Isaiah. I want to thank you for your intellectual spirituality; it’s not an oxymoron! From the point of view of a teacher I also enjoy seeing how much personal pleasure you clearly take in not just tasting, but feasting on God’s word – it reminds me of Jeremiah not being able to hold it in! It makes me smile that your cup is so full and overflowing that you make it to Tuesday’s lesson (on a good day). It just goes to show the richness of God’s Word.

God bless the Come and Reason Team from our church here in Great Britain.

Andrew H., Great Britain

 

Testimony 51

I Love This Ministry!!!!!!! I see first hand how this message is desperately needed, how erroneous beliefs about God and His Character negatively affect humanity at every level. I thank God for your ministry, as I was searching on my own and was discovering some of your same beliefs and was blown away when I found your ministry. I know you hear it all the time, but it is truly life changing. May God continue to reveal His Will to you and Bless you!

Eric S., Sanford, FL, 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 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 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

I am from Central America. Most of my family is scattered in different parts of the world and all have the same view of God that I had growing up; a distant, exacting, and ready-to-punish-us-with-tragedy type of God. So, I have been translating lessons for my family and, to my surprise, they have also been sharing them with others! I can already see the difference. My brother has often said, “Thank you for sharing, I have never heard it this way!” My other family members are taking an amazing turn from a message of “repent or burn” towards a loving God, pleading to us that we won’t reject him because he loves us eternally.

Bless you for all you do.

Sofia S., Ashfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 52

Your unique way in spreading the truth is what we all need today. Most of us don’t recognize the contamination coming from all the lies and selfishness in the world. Because of our fear of death, we forgot how to live. Lies left and right. I was losing hope and faith, because of so many ideas that are always contradicting each other – so many questions answered by other, more complicated, questions – until I found your channel on YouTube.

You did not just give me answers, you also taught me how to answer new questions that arise in my mind. Now I see things differently. I see God’s mercy, grace, and Love everywhere, in spite of all the chaos that we all have done as humans. I don’t fear death anymore. Accepting the Truth and Love about God is truly a genuine Freedom from all the confusions, sufferings, selfishness, pain, and death.

I just wanted to say, thank you, sooooo much for revealing the real Remedy for our infected life. I have a new hope and now see the world in a different perspective!

Wheinny P., University Place, WA, USA

 

Testimony 48

I just want to tell you how blessed I have been reading “The Remedy!” It has become a daily part of my devotional relationship with God. In it I have found a God of love and a God that loves me! The bible has come alive for me! It is the first time that I can say that I have felt hope fill my heart as I have read God’s word. This is good news I can share! Thank you, Dr Jennings! Thank you for your heart for others. I can’t put into words how this has set me free! It has strengthened my trust and love for God.

Jason H.

 

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 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 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