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2022 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

2022 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

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

 

Q3 Q&A #10

T = 00:15 Do you have a suggestion on how to witness to a Mormon?
T = 03:55 Is it biblical or cultural for a man to have his bride’s father permission to marry her?
T = 06:35 Please explain why the Bible states Jesus’s feet will not touch the ground when He come back but in Desire of Ages chapter 87
T = 08:35 Matthew 27 : 53 describes that many saints were resurrected. Are these people considered the first fruits?
T = 09:30 Do you have to discuss in detail people’s life experience, or should we use Jesus example of go and sin no more?
T = 13:15 Is it part of God’s design for us to snip things or remove things to prevent us from having children or having more children?
T = 25:15 Why didn’t Jesus write a book about who God is… Is it because he was the book?

 

Q3 Q&A #9

T = 00:10 Does Satan feel any kind of pain, hurt, compassion, or empathy for people’s suffering? and do you think the angels that chose to go with Satan are happy with their decision?
T = 01:48 When someone speaks in tongues does a demon enter them?
T = 02:30 Why was John the beloved disciple-does that mean Jesus showed favoritism?
T = 03:55 Why did Jesus curse the fig tree (Mark 11)?
T = 04:50 Please share wisdom on grieving the death of an estranged sibling with whom there wasn’t a relationship because of their abusive behavior.
T = 06:50 Will be there a moment when God’s people will need to leave the cities and flee to the countryside?

 

Q3 Q&A #8

T = 01:05 In lesson #8 you say, “So it ultimately doesn’t matter which day you go to church on. It matters what law you operate upon and how you treat others.” Please tell me I heard that wrong.
T = 07:00 Do you have any insight into why atheists and those who believe the mainstream Covid narrative always respond to questions with anger?
T = 09:40 What do you say to someone who asks why things that happened in the bible don’t happen today? Like the Jonah in the whale, Samson’s strength, red sea parting, etc.
T = 11:15 When Christ returns and we reign with Him a thousand years, who will satan be deceiving in Revelation chapter 20 when it says he will be loosed again to deceive people? Won’t everyone already have their minds made up?
T = 14:50 Does the Bible say about cremation?
T = 16:00 Do you think the global lockdown we had was the the first surrounding of Jerusalem?
T = 17:40 How do you suggest helping people heal from shame after being lured into unhealthy relationships with narcissists?
T = 21:40 Are mushrooms an original creation of God? Why? They seem to require death and decay.
T = 22:00 What are the differences & similarities between imputed and imparted “Righteousness”?
T = 24:50 Give some statements from Jones and Wagner to clarify and contrast what you mean regarding the division of 1888 is representative of today’s issue with the law.
T = 27:30 Please elaborate, based on the Design Law lens, on the notion many have that a ‘commandment, is repressive and repulsive.’
T = 30:45 What book of the Bible do you recommend to start studying first?
T = 31:05 I have an agnostic coworker that says an omniscient God can’t exist, because his premise is that, if God truely has foreknowledge, then freewill CANNOT exist. How would you answer this?
T = 32:35 Please provide insight into “the law of mutual dependence runs through all classes of society” from EGW’s “Call To Stand Apart” page 62.
T = 33:45 Why is it so hard to let go of lies believed and learn/relearn new truths?
T = 38:10 Have you ever listened to the 1967 recording by Myron Fagan?

 

Q3 Q&A #7

T = 00:25 Many religious leaders says no one has received the mark of the beast yet. Why?
T = 02:20 Why is satan and the demons, have been sinning for thousands of years, still alive?
T = 03:40 Why doesn’t Gensis say the seventh day had an evening and morning like the other 6 days?
T = 04:30 How much should I worry about whether a university issued pandemic mandate as a medical student and future healthcare provider?
T = 07:20 Can a [vaccine-free] person with natural immunity catch covid twice (or more)? Any new thoughts on this?
T = 09:00 How does fallen humanity have FREE WILL or self governance?
T = 11:00 I’m not a doctor or psychiatrist, so how do I deal with someone who has psychosis? Do I try to cast out demons like Jesus did?
T = 13:55 Did Satan become the ruler of this world when Adam sinned, as many theologians say?
T = 16:00 How does one decide what ‘truth’ is?
T = 19:25 I’m shocked at how little Bible knowledge mature church attending people have. Should I suggest they enroll in a kindergarten bible study class?
T = 21:05 Is there any blessing or special accomplishment on the seventh-day Sabbath, versus resting on any of the other days?
T = 26:25 I struggle with formal prayer, I get very distracted, and feel guilty for not taking formal time in the morning to pray. Do you have any suggestions?
T = 28:20 Explain your metaphor: “As long as there is one panda alive, pandas are not extinct” as it relates to humans and Jesus.
T = 30:20 Is it time for a homestead in the country? Should we pull our money out of out of the banks?

 

Q3 Q&A #6

T = 00:15 How do you reconcile sin being described so many ways, such as transgression of the Law, distrust, missing the mark, sickness, disharmony, etc.?
T = 01:00 According to Revelation 22 : 11, won’t there will be 4 groups of people when Jesus comes?
T = 02:35 What are your thoughts about this quote? “We don’t like science if someone suggests that earth is 4.543 billion years old, even though we can’t explain those hundreds of thousands of rock layers…”
T = 08:15 What are your thoughts about the “apocrypha?”
T = 08:33 What is your opinion on Muslims saying that no prophet of God in the Old and New Testaments taught it’s a sin to havie more than one wife?
T = 11:30 What would you say to those that say “keeping the sabbath doesn’t make you more righteous than me” or “not eating pork doesn’t make you righteous?”
T = 16:10 Could you speak to the rise of the use of psychedelics and Extasy in therapy for PTSD and other mental health issues?
T = 19:20 One of my students suggested that the blood of Jesus could be seen as dialysis (keeping toxins out of our characters), however I feel the metaphor is lacking the life-GIVING element, yes?
T = 20:56 Please share wisdom about how to help abuse survivors resolve anger toward God for not protecting them?
T = 24:07 Why did Satan lie to Eve?

 

Q3 Q&A #5

T = 00:30 Can we have both the Holy Spirit and a demon living in us at the same time?
T = 01:20 What is the difference between asking God to take the “Wheel” and asking God for power to overcome temptation?
T = 01:55 Regarding Pastor Venden’s books, I believe his illustration about Jesus taking the wheel has to do with our inability to see the road ahead, and asking Him for wisdom in making correct choices. It is in this sense that I ask Jesus to “take the wheel”.
T = 02:50 Can you give me advice of how to deal with family and teen conflicts in my home on some Sabbath mornings?
T = 06:00 My teenager no longer wants to go to church and doesn’t seem to want a relationship with God. At what point do I let my child have the freedom to choose attending church?
T = 08:00 Does John 12 : 4 prove that Judas Iscariot was really the son of Simon the ex-leper?
T = 09:40 I am trying to reconcile how Shechem raped Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, but then the Bible says he loved her.
T = 10:35 How should we understand Jesus being seen simultaneously around the world at the Second Coming if He gave up His omnipresence?
T = 12:10 Is Last Generation theology (that we can live in state of sinlessness before Jesus comes) anti-gospel? Will we continually keep sinning until Jesus comes?
T = 15:00 Has any evidence emerged that vaccine-free individuals can catch covid more than once?
T = 18:15 Do you have any book, blog, or advice on pursuing a career in your field of psychiatry?
T = 19:10 Ty Gibson (Lightbearers.org) seems to present things that are reminiscent of C&R teachings. Would You consider working together if an opportunity arose?
T = 20:00 How would you respond to an employer that desires employees to always work on Saturdays & Sundays because “seventh-day” can be “kept” on any day depending on when one starts the week?
T = 21:35 Could you please explain exodus 12 : 1-12. re. God sending an angel to kill the first born. Seems brutal, not God-like.
T = 23:40 How do I approach the lack of instruction on understanding bible texts being memorized without sounding like I am discouraging memorization?

 

Q3 Q&A #4

T = 00:05 Is it possible Job had not arrived to the place God desired him to be by God’s questions to him at the end of the story?
T = 02:20 What are righteous actions to address mandates and support non-coercive, ethical medical practice?
T = 05:28 Have there been any recent changes re. Covid-19 and broad natural immunity given all the new variants?
T = 07:53 If God was to use natural elements (hornets) to drive out the inhabitants. Wouldn’t that still be genocide?
T = 08:38 Please help me understand Exodus 15 : 26. Are the commands being written about the 10 commandments? Which ones are the decrees? Are the diseases any kind or God is talking about only the plagues of Egypt?
T = 10:30 If we love products made by a company that says they support things Christians don’t support, should we not spend money there?
T = 11:45 Jesus tells us to love everyone. I must admit people get on my nerves and I lose patience with them. How can I become more loving?
T = 15:40 When God said build me a santury after the pattern that i will show you, is the pattern the sanctuary in heaven?

 

Q3 Q&A #3

T = 00:15 What are the grounds for divorice and remarriage, according to the bible?
T = 03:10 A pastor told me Love is not God, just one of his characteristics. How do I rebute this?
T = 04:55 What death, first or second, is God referring to when he instructed Adam and Eve not to eat of the fruit of the forbidden tree?
T = 06:45 Can C&R develope “mini bible studies” to backup what it teaches through the correct law lens?
T = 08:20 Did Jesus have fear?
T = 09:12 Are the flaming sword and the tree of life and the ark of the covenant still on Earth, hidden?
T = 10:50 Do you think God (of Love) took some of Paul’s physical pain away?
T = 12:50 Is asking for a sign (fleece) from God in answer to a major decision what God wants us to do?
T = 15:23 Do people become confused by the word punishment by intertwining destruction of man and destruction of Earth?
T = 16:15 Does God learn?
T = 18:25 Was the overturning of Roe v. Wade a King of the North move?

 

Q3 Q&A #2

T = 00:10 If Jesus was punished for our sins who punished him?
T = 03:10 In the statement by Jesus in Matthew 7:8 “For every one that asketh receiveth”… is this a design law where the process of asking for a new heart actually is effectual in making the change inside of us physiological?
T = 04:47 According to Acts 24 : 27 about handling snakes and ingesting poison, is it okay to get the covid jabs?
T = 06:50 How can we simply present a God of love to Sabbath school class juniors and preteens
T = 07:30 Expand on how God has delayed or held back the death inducting damage of sin to give humanity time to see their error and to chose Life
T = 11:10 Why did Jesus have to die?

 

Q3 Q&A #1

T = 01:32 Regarding the deceitfulness of Joseph, you called it purposeful misdirection. Help me grasp this principle.
T = 07:55 Are people who’s parents didn’t teach them manners or kindness, beyond excused for their unkind/rude behavior since it was never modeled to them?
T = 09:37 When we talk about Gods plan for our lives, how do we know what our part is and what His part is?
T = 16:00 Please contrast the doctrine of “original sin” with our “terminal sin condition inherited from Adam.”

 

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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 11

I would love to have a copy of “Healing the Mind” DVDs to have in my therapy office. I enjoy having clients check out materials to enhance their therapy experience. I have sat under Dr. Jennings’ teaching at an American Association of Christian Counselors convention and respect his work greatly.

K.B., LA, 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 42

I am just writing to say that I have been so blessed by the teachings of Come And Reason Minitries recently. I watched last week’s bible study lesson on Youtube and am thankful that the error in the printed lesson guide you use was pointed out and this week’s study was of equal benefit, if not more so. My understanding of God’s nature has been very confused of late and I am so grateful for clarity in this matter. I have never really fully understood previously how a good God can cause bad things to happen and now I realise that He doesn’t, it’s a natural consequence of sin. May the almighty Father and His Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, continue to bless your ministry.

Laura P., United Kingdom

 

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 23

I would just like to add my voice to the many people who, I believe, must have contacted you to express their appreciation for the “Healing the Mind” DVDs. I’ve been listening to your Bible study class discussions for many years and I’ve been personally blessed by your research and teaching about the character of God.

L. G., Oakland, MI, 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 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 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

 

Testimony 17

The blessings of clarity and understanding you and your class inspire me to take from the word of God have impressed upon me so greatly the true, loving character of our Creator. I have found amazing freedom and joy through building a stronger, more intentional relationship with Him. What is new is that this is now a relationship built on love, reverence and respect rather than fear and obligation, and as such my eyes have been slammed OPEN as I am continually impressed by the manifestations of God’s true character in His provisions for fallen man.

T.E.H., Salt Lake City, UT, 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 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 21

I am absolutly on fire with the message at Come and Reason! I can’t get enough! I’ve read your book, blog, and articles. I’ve listened to your Bible study podcasts, your radio show, and your series – all excellent! It wasn’t until the past couple of years that I have I like I’m becoming “healthy,” with more to share with others than just beasts and commandments! I used to be a Bible worker and preached when the pastors were gone until I had had enough. I didnt realize at the time what the problem was, but i know now… the message wasn’t properly focused. Now my flame is rekindled. All of your little examples are so perfect in explaining something “complicated” and making it easily understood! Now I’m trying to shape it into a life changing evangelistic series! Thank you!

M.T., USA

 

Testimony 59

I’m a native Ghanan, but am currently in France for my master’s degree. Prior to this, during my final years at undergraduate studies in Ghana, I was introduced to your ministry and I’ve been immensely blessed by what you share, especially about the Design and Imposed Laws. God richly bless you for that.

One of the first things I did when I arrived in France was to buy all four of your books. They not only helped me, but those I shared them with. I shared the message with an atheist student and I marveled at how God worked mightily in his life. Today this person shares the Love of God with others and debunks theories of who God is not. I want to share what you present in your “Heavenly Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment” pamphlet, because the message brought rest to my soul and I live today as a healthy person.

God bless you so much and your ministry.

Michael A., Ghana

 

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.