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2024 Q4 Questions & Answers Index

2024 Q4 Questions & Answers Index

Q4 Q&A #11

T = 00:15 Is it true that people use pot to self medicate? Why is it bad for them to use?
T = 06:10 Why did the Holy Spirit need to come upon Jesus at baptism? An outward demonstration for the people?
T = 07:35 Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man. But God also refers to Ezekial as the son of man. Why are they both called the same?
T = 08:20 According to John 10 : 18, did Jesus resurrected himself or did God the Father?
T = 18:10 Several bible verse say your faith has healed you. Can our faith alone heal? Can we be healed if we don’t have faith?
T = 23:08 What is your understanding of the 2520 prophecy in Leviticus 26 and how does it relate to the 2300 year prophecy?
T = 23:20 In John 9 : 2, why did the jews believe that people born blind was a punishment for his or family sins?

 

Q4 Q&A #10

T = 00:15 Is Mary of Bethany the ame person as Mary of Magdala?
T = 01:30 Are we the ‘judge’ of our own individual ‘court?’
T = 04:20 Why is the term judgement in Isa 1, where God is pointing out the Israelites rebellion and sinfulness, used in a positive rather than a negative expression?
T = 06:05 Explain how the days of Jesus’s burrial was not three full days and nights, as some expound on, referring to a High Sabbath and a weekly Sabbath.
T = 10:10 What is meant in Revelation 6 : 10, where the martyrs under the alter are asking God to avenge their blood, in the context of design law?
T = 12:20 If people reap what they sow (one of the design laws), then how is it possible for me to love my abusive father who was also just a horrible person?
T = 14:10 In the garden of Eden with the tree ‘knowledge of good and evil,’ who wrote that law?
T = 15:55 Who was Seth married to when there apparently weren’t any woman around other than Eve?

 

Q4 Q&A #9

T = 00:10 What is your thoughts on Abraham representing God and Isaac representing Jesus, when God told him to sacrifice his son?
T = 04:20 What are your thoughts on not legally married people living together, having children and wanting to get baptisted, but the church telling them they can’t unless they get legally married, ect.?
T = 09:40 What are your thoughts on plurality in the church, as it pertains to our identity? See “We need historians to tell us what we were really like in the past… and theologians to tell us what the scriptures really teach.” — Loma Linda University Hosts Discussion Highlighting Adventist Plurality, Spectrum, November 15, 2024.
T = 15:35 In the story of Nadab and Abihu offering profane fire in the sanctuary, explain Patriarchs and Prophets, pg 259 “for this sin a fire went out from the Lord and devoured them in the sight of the people.”
T = 17:10 Explain the Father withdrawing when Jesus was dying on the cross (so that death would come since he’s the source of life) vs. Jesus also being the source of life within Himself, yet still dying?
T = 19:30 Do you have a topical reference guide?

 

Q4 Q&A #8

T = 01:18 How would you define the infallibility of the scriptures?
T = 04:50 Shouldn’t we be using the lunar calendar (which sometimes has 8-day weeks) instead of the man-made calendar?
T = 07:35 Is the sabbath mentioned in Heb. 4 : 9 be the same as the Sealing into the truth about God where we cannot be moved?
T = 08:55 Should we cut any ties, such as tax-exempt status, grants, etc. with government?
T = 11:10 In Numbers 21, why was a bronze serpent on a cross selected to represent God’s healing, when a snake represents Satan?
T = 12:15 How do you explain God’s statement “I will greatly increase your pain in child birth” to Eve?
T = 15:30 Explain Jesus saying on the cross “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” quoting Psalms 22.
T = 17:35 Is there a design law that can be explained around the idea of delayed gratification?
T = 18:40 Please explain the ‘strange act’ God does to the wicked when He returns.

 

Q4 Q&A #7

T = 00:45 A.W. Tozer said “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” If this is a godly principle, why would God hurt a person he blesses?
T = 12:15 How do we reconcile the traditional claims of the infallibility of the Bible (and its writers) with the fallible human elements evident in its composition (culture, personal bias, and changing word meanings over time)?

 

Q4 Q&A #6

T = 00:15 Is Jesus the light Genesis 1 is referring to?
T = 08:40 Was man spoken into existence like the animals, or sculpted out of dirt/clay to become tissue, organs, and bones?
T = 13:00 Has the SDA church been captured by the King of the South (secular imperial law) philosophy?
T = 17:30 Isaiah 6 : 6-7 why did the coal have to be handled by tongs by the seraphim angel?

 

Q4 Q&A #5

T = 00:20 If a day in prophecy = a literal year, then why are the 70 years in Jeremiah’s prophecy, re. nations serving Babylon, literal?
T = 01:45 Why does Genesis say that Elohim (plural) created the earth, but John says the Word (Jesus) created all things?
T = 03:25 Tell us about lying spirits in 1 Kings 22 : 22 and God sending strong delusions 2 Thess. 2 : 11.
T = 08:25 Why does Paul describe a believer’s faith journey as a race?
T = 10:05 How do we reconcile Liberty of conscience vs legislating morality, like Prohibition (against alcohol) and drugs?
T = 17:40 What is the difference between the Adventist interpretation of the scapegoat and yours?

 

Q4 Q&A #4

T = 00:10 Is it true that Eve was never to leave the side of Adam in the garden of eden?
T = 07:10 What book of the bible should young people in this woke culture read first before going on to read the whole bible, so they don’t get the wrong, legal view of God they’re sure to interpret as being in the OT?
T = 14:40 You have stated that Jesus did not die either the first or second death. I understand the second but can you explain how he did not die the first?
T = 19:55 I know satan is using both conservative and liberal sides of the political aisle, so how can we and should we vote?
T = 30:30 If you could only give one piece of literature from this ministry to a random person, what would it be?

 

Q4 Q&A #3

T = 00:15 What are the first 3 things you would mention when having a conversation about God?
T = 03:30 What would you recommend we do for those who might be entertaining suicidal thoughts?
T = 06:10 I get very emotional when praying alone or giving my testimony. How can I stop this?
T = 07:20 Does God look at and treat Israel differently, to the point we need to assist and support them?
T = 10:30 Help me understand Luke 12 : 5 “fear Him… who has the power to cast you in to hell.”
T = 13:25 Is Safety a design law?
T = 11:40 How do I help a family member who does want to understand the idea of God “not punishing?” They point out multiple verses in the Bible stating or strongly implying he does.
T = 17:00 What insights do you have regarding propaganda coming from our own, SDA, church, such as debunking “blue zones?”

 

Q4 Q&A #2

T = 06:55 Your definition of eternal gospel is to counter the lies about God. What important semantic am I missing re. eternal since Lucifer/satan is not eternal, nor was there any lies before he was created?
T = 08:55 Have you heard of the China study? What do you think about the carnivore diet becoming so suddenly popular?
T = 11:50 Can we change God’s “planned” outcomes when we pray for people?
T = 12:45 Is Jesus’ death a human sacrifice required to appease God the Father, a personal suicide, or a cold-blooded murder by demonized church leadership? 

 

Q4 Q&A #1

T = 00:05 Do you think God would frown on me making a weekly list and refer to the list, rather than saying each individual request?
T = 06:00 Are familiar with the use of SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) in the treatment of brain issues?
T = 07:30 What are your thoughts on Conrad Vine’s sermon at the Maine campmeeting calling the GC leadership to accountability over their signing of the reaffirmation statement regarding the upholding of vaccine mandates?
T = 19:20 What is the meaning of intersessory prayer?
T = 24:50 Do you have teachings about the letter to the 7 churches in Revelation? How do you see the tribulation?
T = 27:20 Explain why it is not contrary to 1 John 1 : 9 – 10 for God to unconditionally pardon a sinner as you indicate he does in your blog, “The strangeness of God.”
T = 30:45 What are your thoughts regarding anorexia?
T = 32:50 Why did God say, “Jacob I loved, Esau I hated?

 

 

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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 15

I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

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 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 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 22

I have found your Bible study class lectures to be very inspiring and useful as I prepare to teach class every other week. I subscribe to the podcast and download your notes on the weeks I teach. The audio and notes are such a great help in preparing. My own understanding of God’s character has grown as I teach the class. Commendations on the thought-provoking and well-prepared material Come and Reason provides. Personally, I get excited by the tie you make between the spiritual and mental/physical domains.

A.A. Corrales, NM, USA

 

Testimony 50

After coming into contact with Come And Reason Ministries, I can finally say that many of my unanswered questions have fallen into place. I discovered that my view of God’s Law was “imposed laws and rules” with “imposed punishments” and that this was the major culprit of my many unanswered questions. Thanks be to God for using you and those around you to help us who have struggled with this “infection” of thought. I have now rejected the “imposed law” concept to fully embrace “Design Law”… to look thru “Design Law,” instead of “imposed law,” is a relief.

Viliami L., Australia

 

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 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.

Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA

 

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 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, 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 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

I am from Central America. Most of my family is scattered in different parts of the world and all have the same view of God that I had growing up; a distant, exacting, and ready-to-punish-us-with-tragedy type of God. So, I have been translating lessons for my family and, to my surprise, they have also been sharing them with others! I can already see the difference. My brother has often said, “Thank you for sharing, I have never heard it this way!” My other family members are taking an amazing turn from a message of “repent or burn” towards a loving God, pleading to us that we won’t reject him because he loves us eternally.

Bless you for all you do.

Sofia S., Ashfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 6

I got the book “Could It Be This Simple?” a few months ago and the reading was wonderful and I was fascinated. I lent the book to a friend at work. She is having a difficult time and the book is helping her to find Jesus and I found this very exciting. She has asked me questions and I can see her life changing.

H. S., Australia