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2024 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

2024 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

Q3 Q&A #10

T = 03:35 How were the days of the week named and by whom?
T = 06:45 How do we rightly understand Jesus teaching in the Beatitudes about rejoicing when people/Christians falsely accuse us?
T = 08:00 Why were the Jews Gods chosen people? Why them and not another group?

 

Q3 Q&A #9

T = 00:15 What is the “cup” that Jesus prayed ‘let this cup pass from me?’
T = 04:00 What is biblical anger, wrath, rage, hatred and your scientific insight about it?
T = 04:55 By what mechanism does sin bring forth the second death? Is it severe mental anguish that will cause physiologic stress and lead to cardiogenic shock/“broken heart syndrome?”
T = 08:05 In John 14 : 27 what kind of peace is Jesus talking about?
T = 14:05 In Revelation’s Laodicean church, what does it mean to be hot or cold?
T = 15:55 What are your thoughts on the spirit of witchcraft and how it manifests?
T = 18:10 If a person is overcome by sinful practices that harm them but love the Lord and others to the best of their ability can they be saved having never overcome self harmful practices?
T = 20:20 Would you say that Jesus’ death and resurrection reset the fabric of reality?

 

Q3 Q&A #8

T = 00:05 Why did Jacob have to wrestle the angel? Who was it? Why was his named changed?
T = 04:20 When you desperstely want a new heart and spirit, why do I continue to make the same mistakes?
T = 05:55 Why does God appear to discrimate against certain people in the bible, like Jacob over Esau, Able over Cain, etc?
T = 09:00 Is it true that if it was not for sin man would never have known the greatness of God’s love?
T = 11:00 Please explain why you use the word “now” in John 3 : 13 when all the other translations read “no man has?”
T = 12:30 Why is “spirit” in Mark 1 : 12 (KJV) use a lowercase ‘s’? Would this indicate the spirit of Satan drove Jesus to the wilderness not the Holy Spirit?
T = 14:20 If we are horrified and frightened by what evil is doing behind the scenes, does that mean that our faith is weak?
T = 15:20 Are there times when it is necessary to surrender ones’ thinking to a higher authority?
T = 22:00 In John 3 : 5, what does being born of the water mean?
T = 23:20 If God created man in His image literally, does that mean we are gods?
T = 25:30 Where did speaking in tongues as a sign of salvation come from?
T = 26:00 How do you deal with those who know the scripture but out of context (“hyper grace”, “sugar daddy” view of God, can do anything not forbidden in the bible)?
T = 29:10 Why the scape goat on the day of atonement not killed by the priest, but taken live out to the wilderness to die?
T = 29:40 Is there a Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in heaven? If not and Lucifer simply chose in his heart to mistrust God, was the tree in Eden essential for freedom of choice?
T = 33:40 Why does God change peoples names in the bible, such as Abram to Abraham?

 

Q3 Q&A #7

T = 00:05 Is there a practical, “realistic” type of marriage seminar you recommend?
T = 00:45 Why does it appear in the NT that there were more demons around at that time than there are now? Is mental illness, emotional illness, drug addiction the result of demons?
T = 03:15 What is mammon? Does it have anything to do with the Baal in OT?
T = 05:35 What advice/suggestions would you have for someone who struggles with forgiving one’s self, because my failings haunt me almost daily?
T = 08:05 Who is the Angel of the Lord that Jacob wrestled with and why7 did he have to wrestle with him?
T = 09:45 Explain the angel’s reply to Jacob “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

 

Q3 Q&A #6

T = 00:20 Is God’s One Law (of Design), containing 10 Commandments, defining Love, reside in His heart?
T = 01:25 Is footwashing and communion an object lesson to be observed at any time or should we only observe it once every quarter?
T = 04:00 Why did the demons in Mark 5 want to go into the herd of pigs?
T = 05:15 Since infants are born in sin and conceived in iniquity, what happens to them if they die before their age of accountability?
T = 06:35 In Matthew 10 : 28…Are “those that can destroy the body but not the soul” Satan and his followers?
T = 08:25 What signs and symptoms do you look for to distinguish between demon possession vs an organic mental illness?
T = 10:55 Didn’t the gore of OT animal sacrifice desensitize the people to blood and death?
T = 14:15 Why did God order that a half-shekel to be collected to stave off disease (Ex. 30 : 11)?

 

Q3 Q&A #5

T = 00:20 If Judas was with Jesus for over three years and was lost what chance do I have of being saved?
T = 01:20 According to Daniel 2 : 42-43 kingdoms won’t hold together. If the divided kingoms of Daniel 2 do not unite, how are governments going to pass the Sunday law or take away religious liberties that most countries claim to have?
T = 02:40 How do we keep our on eyes on Jesus when we see loved ones suffering?
T = 09:55 In Rev 14 : 7, it appears that “his judgement” would be clearer if the translation used a capital H for His, yes?
T = 11:00 What are practical ways to live by the Spirit?
T = 12:40 Could Satan be the one who turned our pre-creation Earth into a formless void? It seems like whenever Satan is given freedom, he destroys.
T = 15:10 When God uses restraining power is he not using force? Is this the same type of force Satan uses?

 

Q3 Q&A #4

T = 00:10 Is there any absolute truths, is anything black or white?
T = 09:55 Why was the pre-creation Earth without form and void? Why would God have a section of His universe that was this way?
T = 11:50 Is the judgment in Isaiah 42 : 2-4 our judgment about God, or is it saying something else? What does “Isles shall wait for His law” mean?
T = 13:20 Explain your comment about leaders telling church memebers to believe in the Bible in the Bible only regardless of what denominations say yet they do not follow that advice themselves.
T = 16:40 Does the Bible actually say that sins are recorded in record books in heaven? If not, where does this idea come from?

 

Q3 Q&A #3

T = 00:15 Why didn’t God heal Moses of his “burdened mouth and a weighed-down tongue?”
T = 02:05 How is a wife to believe her fallen, human husband is going to be to her what Christ is to the church and live up to the perfect expectations defined in Corinthians?
T = 04:35 Why Paul was determined to go to Jeruseleum, despite being warned not to three times?
T = 07:50 When Satan declared that the law of God could not be obeyed (DA 761), what exactly could not be obeyed? How did this lead to his imposed law paradigm?
T = 10:10 Am I being judgmental thinking family members who drink are not really christian?
T = 12:15 Please give a more broad discussion on self-defense. Is it right to use force to defend others, but not self?
T = 16:30 How do I reason with those who support states passing legistlation to display the 10 Commandments in school classrooms?
T = 22:15 Does God forgive before we fail or after?

 

Q3 Q&A #2

T = 00:00 How important is it to salvation to believe specifically in Jesus, to study his word, and develop a relationship with Him, instead of just believing that “God” is good, and trying to be a kind, honest, and healthy person?
T = 02:00 Why are we are held accountable for acts that harm others (symptoms of characterological disease, sin), but not coughing and high fever (the symptoms of physical disease)?
T = 10:20 The following from GC 486 frightens me! Please explain: “passing into eternity, bears its burden of records for the books of heaven… they will bear their testimony to justify or to condemn.”
T = 13:30 Chistianity teaches that when Jesus returns he will be a conquering king to destroy his enemies and rule over the nations with a rod of iron. Explain this in terms of design law.
T = 14:25 Does accepting the mark of the beast boil down to the only people who will experience 2nd death are those who will have a seared-conscience, willing to kill anyone who disagrees with them regardless of the issue?
T = 15:50 Should we be re-baptized every time we publicly sin (Acts 19 and Hebrews 6 : 6)?
T = 19:05 Does repentance cause an actual change in our brain neuro pathways?
T = 20:45 Is fasting only about not eating food? What about Isaiah 58?

 

Q3 Q&A #1

T = 00:00 Why does the Bible say that God “sent” His Son? “Sent” seems to imply that it was the Father who made the choice.
T = 01:40 When Satan declared that the law of God could not be obeyed, what exactly could not be obeyed? The design law paradigm of love?
T = 03:40 If Sabbath observance will not be the issue, then why does ‘Christ Triumphant,’ pg 178 say, “In this age the great test will be upon the point of Sabbath observance… All who refuse will be put under oppressive laws?”
T = 09:55 What is the reference for Moses’ adoptive Egyptian mother leaving with Moses during the exodus?
T = 10:10 In “common” English, what is does Matthew 16 “keys of heaven being given” and Matthew 18 “what is bound in heaven or earth” mean in our everyday life?
T = 13:45 Is it possible Amos 8 : 11, 12 is refering to the Bible becoming so corrupt that there will be “not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD?”
T = 17:05 Do you identify as a Christian Apologist?

 

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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 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 35

I am so pleased with the response your message is receiving at my church from the middle-aged to the young adults. I have given out 100 copies of the first two seminars and there are more request every week. One of my [class members] came to me after viewing the series, grateful and impressed with how easy the message was retained. He had been a Seventh-day Adventist in fear all his life, and felt like the scales were removed from his eyes after viewing the seminars. I am so impressed by the change I see in members who have received this message, we are in one accord. However, I am sadden by the negative response of the older people. I am verbally attacked anytime I talk about imposed laws, but I believe my mission is to enlightened everyone I can. I watch your Bible Study Class on YouTube every Friday night and I feel like I am apart of the class. All of you are in one accord and I am so blessed to have found you. I pray that all of you continue to spread this message and I am committed to doing my part.

Clara S., Westfield, MA, USA

 

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 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 2

I continue to enjoy your lessons every week. The more that I research your conclusions, the more I am convinced that the Holy Spirit has lead you to distill out the essence of human redemption. Thank you for your courageous stand for the truth.

S. G., TX, USA

 

Testimony 27

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 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

Chris P., Lake Mary, FL, 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 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 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 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 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

Testimony 76

Warm greetings from Tanzania! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team at Come And Reason Ministries for the amazing work you do. Your teachings have opened my eyes to deep biblical truths and how to live them out in real life. I started following the ministry back in 2018, and ever since, my walk with God has grown so much stronger. I’ve found freedom from fear-based faith and now live with more peace and trust in Him. I’ve also been sharing what I’ve learned, especially through Bible School discussions. Your lessons are so insightful and well-explained that I try not to miss a single one. May God continue to bless the work you’re doing.
Elisha M., Tanzania, Africa

Testimony 5

We listen to your bible studies lessons in our class in Montana. You actually were the main reason I decided to get a laptop, so I can go to your site and listen, read, learn, and print the class notes. I am so grateful to learn the correct view of God and his character. Now, to just have others have an interest in knowing, so I can share it with them. Good thoughts your way.

R. N., MT, USA