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2023 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

2023 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

Q3 Q&A #9

T = 00:10 Since Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection was necessary for us to overcome sin, then why did He expect those in the OT to overcome sin (see Gen 4 re. Cain)?
T = 01:40 Why do you say love only works when there are three people involved?
T = 02:04 Explain what happens to our character when we, per Romans chapter 2, “judge another… revealing your own sickness of heart”?
T = 07:30 What is the design law view of God allowing men to have multiple wives in the OT, but not women to have multiple husbands?
T = 14:35 Does 1 Corinthians 2 : 15 give direction to judge “things” like sin but not people?
T = 17:45 Is there a pamphlet of scripture examples where there seems to be a translation issue?
T = 22:00 Is Isaiah 53 : 10 a possible fulfillment of the Genesis 3 : 15 promise?

 

Q3 Q&A #8

T = 00:20 Do you believe that there will be competitive sports in heaven?
T = 02:10 How would you recommend someone go about fasting (from food) to help aid spiritual focus?
T = 04:40 If character is unique due to decisions in life, couldn’t God make another you?
T = 06:25 Could we say that the moral laws were also nailed to the cross, the same as were the ceremonial, because they are hidden in our hearts?
T = 07:50 Christian keep saying jesus died the death that we deserve, but why did I deserve to die the same way Christ was?
T = 14:40 Since the English word “atonement” implies reconciliation between TWO estranged parties, does that mean God is just as enstranged from us as we are from Him?
T = 16:45 Why isn’t the Old Testament more clear about the Godhead being 3 ‘persons’?
T = 18:10 How do we express anger toward family members, yet speak kindly?

 

Q3 Q&A #7

T = 00:15 Does comtemporary christian praise music qualify as worship?
T = 04:35 Can a person who passes way from disease be in the first resurrection?
T = 04:55 In Ezekial 38, why was God pleased at the wicked being dragged away by hooks in their jaws?
T = 06:15 Did Ellen White refer to the seal of God as being sabbath keeping?
T = 18:00 Is your Ministry Magazine reference in your Rev13 & 17 publication a red herring, because the catholic Our Sunday Visitor, pg 3, April 18, 1915 confirms one of the pope’s miters is inscribed with “vicarius filii dei?”
T = 19:30 Did people in the Bible, when told by God to kill an entire community, suffer PTSD?
T = 26:20 We are told that the Israelites were baptized in the Red Sea, but they did not get wet, so what were they immersed in?

 

Q3 Q&A #6

T = 00:00 What can I say when someone tells me that “God is not a pushover” and IS the source of death and punishment and the proof is when God removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and the Tree of Life?
T = 03:20 Do different audio frequencies, like white noise or binaural frequencies, have a positive or negative affect on the brain?
T = 05:00 What are your thoughts about SDA’s worshipping on Sunday to lead people to other important Bible truths?
T = 10:00 Do you have a summary video of design law and gospel in 3 angels messages we can share with others?
T = 11:50 What are your thoughts on decision-making as we anticipate Christ’s return?
T = 13:40 Once the mark of the beast happens and the two groups of people are established can people change sides?
T = 18:20 Could Anselm of Canterbury, who regarded “sin” as a substantive “debt” that has to be paid for, be the origination of the belief that sin is “carried” across the heavenly sanctuary to be “purged,” “accounted,” and “paid for?”
T = 19:30 What does revelation 2 : 10 “you will only suffer for 10 days” mean?
T = 20:50 Why did God order the Israelites to murder those who gather sticks on Sabbath?
T = 25:50 How do you understand “vengeances is mine said the Lord I will repay?”
T = 28:20 Is there an object lesson re. the priests eating the sacrifical animals, seeing that it was meant to be revolting to the sinner who had to kill it?

 

Q3 Q&A #5

T = 00:00 How do we understand all the times that miracles occurred in the Bible that break the laws of physics and thus Design Law?
T = 03:40 What is the purpose of the investigative judgement?
T = 06:30 Does using the statement, “It’s not a salvation issue” diminish God’s instruction?
T = 08:35 Am I wrong for feeling guilty for not being able to help all those that are worse off than me?
T = 10:45 Why don’t people want what’s good for them, like a healthy diet, or waiting ’til married to have sex, or remaining sober and abstaining from drugs?
T = 16:10 Did Ananias and Sapphira died at the hands of God?
T = 17:45 What was Christ revealing in what seemed to be his disappointment in his disciples not tapping in to a so-called 6th sense of knowing something bad has happened to someone far away?

 

Q3 Q&A #4

T = 00:05 What does it mean to speak against the Holy Spirit and not be forgiven, per Matthew 12 : 32?
T = 04:40 When John 1:18 says “no man at any time has seen the Father,” does that mean Jesus is the only God this world has ever seen, including in the Garden of Eden, Abraham, Noah, Job, or Daniel?
T = 06:25 Is the rising doctrinal support of theonomy — enforcing laws of the Old Testament by jurisdiction of the state — the king of the north responsing to the king of the south (Dan 11)?
T = 10:50 How can survivors of church cults differentiate between false theology and truth, and realize God’s actual character of love and grace?
T = 14:20 Why does Genesis 11 say “Come, let us build… a tower that reaches to the heavens…” if heavens mean an infinite outer space above us?
T = 15:40 Is it true that symbols in Revelation can be both represent God and Satan?
T = 17:45 How do design laws, liberty, etc., shed light on Jesus cleansing the Temple?
T = 20:05 Do you have some recommendation on how to love a temper tantrum boy?

 

Q3 Q&A #3

T = 00:00 Does Revelation indicate the close of probation occurs before Satan impersonating Christ or shortly after?
T = 02:05 Why did Jesus say in Matthew 5 “thou shalt not kill” when He wrote it with His own finger in stone?
T = 03:50 Why does scripture say Jesus will come from the line of Juda, which is Joseph, who is not Jesus blood?
T = 05:30 Did EGW have an understanding of Design Law when she wrote things such as, “God will finally destroy the rejectors of his grace.” GC 543?
T = 11:30 How is guilt a good for some, but not for others, or is guilt similar to shame?
T = 14:30 How does one embrace the biblical principals of avoiding lust and fornication while not causing shame, phycological damage, and disabling sexual nature?
T = 20:05 Define “the wicked.”

 

Q3 Q&A #2

T = 01:05 Since the Trinity is a 3-entity collaboration, can I pray to the Holy Spirit just like I pray to the Father?
T = 02:00 Can you explain Mark 14 : 27 in the GNT where Jesus said: “God will kill the shepherd and the sheep will all be scattered?”
T = 06:10 Can people be water emersion baptised more than once?

 

Q3 Q&A #1

T = 03:10 Please explain EGW’s “No sorrow can bear any comparison” and “The sword of justice was unsheathed” in Amazing Grace, pg 168.
T = 17:25 How does Daniel 2’s statue relate to Revelation’s image/Dragon?
T = 18:35 What are your thoughts on why God allows people to experience very bad health, despite living a healthy lifestyle? I believe I’m a casualty of this spirtual war we’re in.
T = 20:45 How do I not fear that I and my children/grandchildren will be victims of some evil act, seeing how the world is getting worse?

 

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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 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 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 47

I can’t even begin to thank you and your ministry enough for introducing me to the Truth about a loving and merciful God! I have my daughter and her in-laws to thank for sharing with me “The God-Shaped Brain” as well as your website. I listen to the Bible study class lessons on my daily walk. May God continue to bless your thirst-quenching ministry!

Liz H., Port Angeles, WA, USA

 

 

Testimony 16

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

E.W.

 

Testimony 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 26

Your teachings about our heavenly Father have changed my life. Thank you sooooooo very very much! I know He’s doing some serious healing in my heart and life and I look forward to each new day to learn something new about Him and to just hear you speak about Him. Thank you, forever.

Nancy S.

 

Testimony 74

Thank you so much for opening my eyes. I’ve been through a lot of ministries that just didn’t show the love of God that I felt he was. You have helped me to begin the process of true healing. I thought I was “too far gone,” now I know there’s hope in Jesus, because he loves us beyond what we can comprehend. Thank you again for all you do. I truly appreciate it and pray more people find you (physical at your studio and through this website).

Dalio M.

Testimony 43

Two years ago I stumbled upon your book, “Could It Be This Simple,” and then found “The God-Shaped Brain” videos on YouTube, your bible study class, and the ‘Come And Reason’ mobile app. I shared your book with a friend and after nine months of showing love, patience, and kindness this person has been changed by the love of God, too. The same love that healed me, I now express to other women in tangible ways, such as to a Baptist woman with high anxiety and childhood trauma. She was extremely happy and relieved when I shared about the so-called “judgment of God” and burning in hell. She had no desire to serve a God that was so harsh. I have repeated the phrase dozens of times to her. “What we believe has power over us, but we have power over what we believe…”

This message that you are sharing has changed my life. I will continue to serve other women and bring this message of God’s healing love to their lives by sharing your books, YouTube videos, and The Remedy Bible app. Keep up the good work. Don’t be discouraged. God is doing a mighty work in and through this ministry!

Jill L., Midwest, USA

 

Testimony 44

We were given a gift of the DVD set, “God and Your Brain,” and we just finished watching it. The truths in this are so powerful and truly an answer to a prayer. We’re seeing hope where once we thought God wasn’t answering our prayers to be free of certain mindsets. He answered with these DVDs and we are hungry for more. Thank you!

Daniel T., Easley, SC, 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 25

I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, 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 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 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