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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 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 20

I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings and insight into scripture. I came across your website via my cousin who suggested I look into “Healing the Mind” information. My youngest daughter has been struggling over the last couple of years and it all came to a head this spring. When I started listening to the “Healing the Mind” lectures my own life began to be transformed. I began sharing with all my daughters the concepts you laid out so clearly. I ordered your book and soaked it up. I just want to say “Thank You!” My walk with the Lord has been refreshed and renewed. Your obedience to the Lord is a blessing to so many.

R. K., Anderson, SC, USA

 

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 61

I grew up in a prominent protestant church and had what I like to call religious anxiety. I’ve always had questions about God and Salvation that no one could seem to answer.  I didn’t know how to find resolution. During 2020, at the height of my anxiety, I fell to my knees and begged God to show me truth and light and to give me the hope that I’ve been longing for. Days later, I stumbled upon your online videos and it was like a veil was lifted and EVERYTHING made sense! For the first time in my almost 39 years of life, my religious/spiritual anxiety has lessened. I feel a sense of freedom and peace I’ve NEVER had before… and it’s all because my view of God has changed. Thank you!

Ashleighn C.

 

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 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

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 31

It was very touching to hear the testimony of your class share how viewing God’s true character has changed their lives. My feelings are the same – there is so much freedom in knowing that God LOVES me – regardless of my… just, REGARDLESS! I’m still blown away by the true gospel, the fact that God is not ready to strike us when we fail. He is not arbitrary. He simply loves us and warns of the natural consequences because He can’t stand to see us suffer. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GOD!!!

Ceil V.,  UT, USA

 

Testimony 75

Thank you so much for everything you do! Because of all these truths, I’m excited to be with Jesus! I always pray everyday, “COME TODAY, JESUS.” Before finding C&R, I was always praying for delays, “NOT TODAY OH GOD. I AM NOT READY.” I just need to share more, talk more bout this truth, so everybody will be excited for Jesus.

J C Shin

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 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 7

Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada

 

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 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 56

I cannot thank you enough for opening my understanding to the beautiful truth of God’s Law of Love and how it applies to everything. I have been a Christian for over forty years, but I feel like I am only now seeing with my eyes open. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Tammy Cinzio, Australia