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2025 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

2025 Q3 Questions & Answers Index

Q3 Q&A #9

T = 00:15 Would You still be willing to hold future discussions with AMC or others of the same view, even though it may revive old nemissis like Eugene Prewitt?
T = 00:30 What can I do to get over the jet lag faster?
T = 04:20 Must people forgive THEMSELVES for sins against themselves?
T = 08:45 What are your thoughts re. using an empty cross vs one with Christ nailed on it as a symbol, instead of Jesus’ sinless life and resurrection are what is to be celebrated?
T = 13:30 Who is Eugene Prewitt?
T = 15:35 Is there valid and invalid anger? What is the best way to deal with the anger that we may feel after a societal injustice?
T = 23:35 Would it be a good to add the law of Order to the list of Design laws?
T = 25:35 How do you feel you portrayed the truth in your spirit with Advent Media Connect? Did the way you responded to their traps help the cause or hurt it?
T = 30:00 What do you do when you feel like the church is not a safe place to share your views in an open discussion?

Q3 Q&A #8

T = 00:10 How does your views on the Investigative Judgement align with what the BRI – Daniel and Revelation Review Committee (DARCOM) concluded?
T = 03:00 Do you know of a Design Law-based, non-penal/legal Bible study guides appropriate for prison ministries program?
T = 03:55 Why is it biblically neccessary to forgive yourself for ANY wrongdoing you committ against yourself, God, or others?
T = 07:00 Do you believe people are born gay? What is the evidence for what you believe and why?
T = 12:20 Who does the scapegoat represent?
T = 14:45 According to the story regarding Rehab, was prostitution legal in Judah? Moreover, concubine were allowed to satisfy men’s needs, but isn’t this breaking the commandment to not to commit adultery?
T = 22:55 How are we going to judge the angels, since we don’t know what their respective laws to obey are? What is Satan actually guilty of?

Q3 Q&A #7

T = 00:10 What are your thoughts on my translation of 2Thes 2 : 7-8? “The anti-Law secret teaching is already operating. Only when the one now restraining it gets out of the way will the anti-Law power then be revealed. But the Lord will destroy it by the breath of his mouth. He will make it inactive by the appearance of his coming.”
T = 01:30 I love Psalms 139, but verses 21, 22 baffle me. I know that to hate/despise does not align with God’s character. Please explain.
T = 02:40 Is there a simple way to explain to my bible study group that the book of life in Rev 3 : 5 isn’t a physical, litteral book?
T = 05:35 Can we intuitively know what is right and wrong by having a desire for more or having faith the size of a mustard seed?
T = 07:55 Are there any parallels between Numbers 22 with Balaam striking the donkey and the striking the first born of Exodus 12 : 29?
T = 08:40 Where is the line drawn in giving to others unselfishly and sacrificially and give to the detriment of their own health and financial situation?
T = 12:10 Do you think Christians try to satisfy, unsuccessfully, the desire for God’s creative power by associating themselves with a God whose power is destructive?
T = 14:00 How much impact did lawyers, steeped in legal language, have on the translation of the Greek bible into English?
T = 15:45 Genesis 2 : 3 says God sanctified the seventh day. Doesn’t that mean he caused it to be holy?
T = 19:10 What is the right meaning of “turning the other cheek,” which sounds like a license for others to abuse us?

Q3 Q&A #6

T = 00:10 Do you have any advice on discerning when to listen and when not to after my child complains, in the context of having already empathised and set a boundary?
T = 02:00 It is difficult being a repairer of the breach and a proponent of Design Law after this statement in Great Controversy, “the breach was made in the law of God when the sabbath was changed by the Roman power.” Why does C&R appear to take a much different view?
T = 06:05 If left unsupported in Gethsemene, would Jesus have died there from experiencing such mental anguish and loss of blood from continued “sweating blood?” Is this what the wicked will experience in the end?
T = 07:45 How do I persuade those studying the book of Ezekiel, specifically ch 14, that God killing is not punishment but instead spin it to design law discipline?
T = 08:45 How will there never be sin again in heaven, since we will still have free will? What will make redeemed people, unfallen angels, and other unfallen beings different this time?
T = 10:45 If Moses and Aaron could not enter the promise land after 40 years of “cleansing wandering,” how can we be so sure we can enter God’s Kingdom?
T = 11:20 How do we know that Pharoah was not demon possessed? How do we avoid being possessed by demons?
T = 12:30 How do you explain to childfren how venom and poisons became part of the earth after Eden?
T = 13:40 Explain more about “those at the time of the 2nd coming will be living SINLESS, they will be perfect in trust, yet they will still make mistakes.”

Q3 Q&A #5

T = 00:44 Do you think we will ever reach perfection on this earth through the Holy spirit?
T = 06:20 When the bible talks about commandments, laws and precepts, does it mean the same thing? If not what does it mean and how differentiate amongst them?
T = 13:40 Please compare and contrast God’s emergency measures with Satan’s methods?
T = 19:45 Are the citizens of Egypt accountable for their sin of doing nothing but following their king blindly during the plagues?
T = 20:20 Since Jesus represents the Passover lamb (the lamb being killed before Passover in order to provide food), how come Jesus ate the Passover meal (communion)? Is there a conflict in timing?

Q3 Q&A #4

T = 00:10 Is there a difference between the way people are saved during the investigative judgment versus prior? What is the real point of the investigative judgment?
T = 01:45 Just watched your “Dreams” podcast on you-tube. As an adult, I don’t recall any of my dreams, why? Is there anything I can do to remember them?
T = 03:35 Can you explain in more detail how God struck down the first born, but He is not the source of death?
T = 07:20 EGW, in Bible Echo, September 4, 1899, says God prohibits drinking alcohol, but is “unfirmented grape juice” what Timothy is talking about?
T = 10:05 Apparently taste & reason come from the same hebrew word. Are there any implications that can be drawn from this?
T = 11:30 Do you have any thoughts re, the applicable of physician care today in light of EGW’s Medical Missionary, pg 236?
T = 14:10 Why do those, who are not saved, resurrected just to die again?
T = 17:40 In Designed 4 More, episode 52 on dreams, did you mean that if a person is dreaming about people that are stressing them out they are close to a psychotic break?
T = 18:50 Do you have any thoughts on methylene blue and bipolar?
T = 19:00 Since God didn’t specifically “outlaw” polygamy in Biblical times, does that make it right today?

Q3 Q&A #3

T = 00:10 Do the wicked live “for days” in an unveiled glory that would cause instant death prior to the last judgement?
T = 00:35 Are there two “different” fires, God’s glory and the fire that causes the very elements to be burned up and totally destroyed?
T = 03:45 Please expand on how Matthew 10 : 34-36 works in regards to hardened hearts in specific family relationships
T = 06:00 How does one get ‘peace’ in an un-peacefull family?
T = 08:10 Is the purpose of the last seven plaques to return the earth to the condition that existed before day one of creation week?
T = 15:05 What does God (and indeed the rest of us) do with the heavy hearted grief that accompanies memories of those lost due to their choice to separate from God and NOT be saved?
T = 18:05 Why would Moses ask Pharaoh for 3 days, when God intend to free the Israelites from Egypt for good? Is that considered a lie?
T = 20:20 If the eighth king in Rev. 17 join together with the seven heads of the beast, does that means there is going to come a time when the wars of the world will stop, as all the evil forces will join together?
T = 21:55 Since rested on the seventh day of creation, does that means we too should rest on the sabbath (Hebrews 4 : 9) or are we free to not keep the sabbath
T = 27:25 Does the scapegoat represent the devil?
T = 28:25 Acts 23 : 3 in The Remedy why did you use the word Hope, “Paul blurted out, ‘I hope God strikes you down, you white-washed impediment to truth!’ ” Does this mean God DOES use force to punish?
T = 29:35 There’s a lot of penal-legal language in EGW Manuscriot Release, #963 — The Days of Noah, that’s difficult to interpret using Design Law.
T = 31:50 Regarding the issues of buying and selling, which is usually understood as economics in the end times, be better understood as spiritual buying and selling, per Jesus’ many parables?

Q3 Q&A #2

T = 22:55 How are we going to judge the angels, since we don’t know what their respective laws to obey are? What is Satan actually guilty of?

Q3 Q&A #1

T = 00:10 Can people read Deuterononmy 21 : 18-21 about the elders deciding to stone to death a stubborn and rebellious son and worship God out of fear?
T = 06:25 Recent studies have shown improvement in autism symptoms with Leucovorin, a high dose methyl-folate. Could this help those with ADHD as well?
T = 10:10 What is your view on the value of regression therapy?
T = 11:20 How does one properly discern when earthly governments are using external powers to restrain evil in a Godly way rather than force compliance or coerce conscience?
T = 15:10 Do you think God cares if we pick any day out of 7 to rest? Does it have to be on Saturday?
T = 18:30 How was the Sabbath observed before the giving of the Ten Commandments?

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Testimony 51

I Love This Ministry!!!!!!! I see first hand how this message is desperately needed, how erroneous beliefs about God and His Character negatively affect humanity at every level. I thank God for your ministry, as I was searching on my own and was discovering some of your same beliefs and was blown away when I found your ministry. I know you hear it all the time, but it is truly life changing. May God continue to reveal His Will to you and Bless you!

Eric S., Sanford, FL, USA

 

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 28

I have been following your Bible study class for about a year now. I must say I am impressed with how your ministry has grown. I took it upon myself to listen to all your lesson podcasts from the past and they have both enriched me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I have learnt a lot from this class. I have also noticed how the class has grown in spiritual strength. One of the things that benefited me is that now I am not afraid of God. I use to be, but now it has melted away. The second thing is that you helped me to have a real life relationship with God. Now He is my friend that was always there and I love having him with me all the time. Thirdly, because of this class, it inspired me to take over and lead a class. I have called it “Let Us Reason Together,” adapting your inquisitive style and creating a class of free thinkers.

T. Banda, Malawi, Africa

 

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 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 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 18

The Healing the Mind DVD set tarted me on a journey that has changed my relationship with our loving God more significantly than any other study, and brought me to your book and Bible study podcasts, which I now listen to daily, thanks to the availability of archived content on your site and on iTunes.

Anonymous

 

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 8

Thank you for the ministry you are sharing with us, it is a real blessing to us and especially to my husband and myself! You are encouraging us to think for ourselves and not just to except everything, without thinking it through, with God’s word!

M.K., USA

 

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 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 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

 

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 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 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