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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 46

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

Beverly S., South Africa

 

Testimony 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 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 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 58

I have been watching your videos in The Power of Love seminar and I must say these have liberated me and have improved my relationship with the Lord. I am no longer terrified of him as I was before following your teachings.

Thando N., South Africa

 

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 12

I have been really blessed reading your response to the various questions on your site.

K.C., OH, 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 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

Testimony 41

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

Bless you for all you do.

Melissa L.

 

Testimony 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 49

I came into the church at 21, but that is as far as it went. I was so confused about what love is. I couldn’t find it in the bible, because I am not a person that can read between the lines. I have no logic. I have read many, many books; trying to figure out the crux of the matter. They were helpful, but something was still missing. I have become very frustrated to the point of crying out to God, “Where can I go?”  I needed some basics.

I found two books, written by Timothy Jennings, MD, to be very helpful. God showed me that I had lived my whole life in fear. I didn’t even see it. Now, I do. God is so good.  I discovered the “The Remedy”  Dr. Jennings new book, “The God-Shaped Heart!” Oh, I was so excited, I purchased them right away.

I can get rid of most of my books, because “The Remedy” brings the Love of God out so clearly, even I can’t miss it. Now, I want to sit and read my Bible. Wow, what a revelation! It is just simply Awesome! I am so grateful to Jehovah Almighty for hearing my prayer for more understanding! I am so encouraged!

Jackie S.

 

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 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 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.