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Table of Contents

  1. Does Sexual Arousal Outside Marriage Damage the Brain? August 18, 2010
  2. Does Sin Contaminate The Sanctuary? Part 1 September 26, 2008
  3. Does Sin Contaminate The Sanctuary? Part 2 September 27, 2008
  4. Donald Trump and Christians: What’s the Attraction? January 22, 2020
  5. Dr. Jennings Answers a Concern About Materials and Comments Being Racist December 5, 2024
  6. Dr. Jennings Examines the Arguments and Methods of a Critic August 1, 2024
  7. Dr. Jennings’ 25 Cannots March 6, 2025
  8. Drinking the Living Water November 28, 2024
  9. Dying to Live—Lesson from the Seed October 20, 2022
  10. Dying-Rising Heroes and How Satan Is Deceiving the World December 18, 2019
  11. Earth: The Home of the Righteous December 17, 2010
  12. Effective Communication August 5, 2012
  13. Eight Signs of Jesus’ Soon Return December 24, 2020
  14. Elijah Object Lessons for God’s End-time People April 10, 2025
  15. Elisha and the Shunammite’s Son—An Object Lesson About Christ December 29, 2022
  16. Ellen G. White and the Gut-Brain Connection April 24, 2025
  17. Embracing or Denying the Power of God March 27, 2025
  18. Ephesians 4: Bible Wisdom for Today’s Problems September 28, 2020
  19. Eternal Fire May 26, 2010
  20. Every Eye Shall See Him September 20, 2008
  21. Evidence and History or Claims and Wonders April 13, 2023
  22. Evidence of a Spherical Earth May 24, 2020
  23. Exegesis and the Thought Police March 13, 2019
  24. Explaining Christ to Muslims January 21, 2011
  25. Faith and Miracles July 25, 2008
  26. Faith to Triumph Over Every Fear October 14, 2021
  27. False Allegations about Substitution and Christ’s Mission January 2, 2014
  28. Fasting: What’s the Point? July 4, 2010
  29. Fear Is For Children May 30, 2008
  30. Fear Not the New Year December 28, 2007
  31. Fear: the Medium of Death; Love: the Elixir of Life March 16, 2014
  32. Fighting the Good Fight July 27, 2023
  33. Finding Peace when Life Is Stressful May 15, 2019
  34. Fire from the Angel of Revelation 14 June 1, 2023
  35. Five Requirements for Physical Life: An Object Lesson for Spiritual Life July 13, 2023
  36. Five Steps to Reduce Stress, Improve Immunity, and Decrease Your Risk of Coronavirus Infection March 28, 2020
  37. Fixing Our Eyes Upon Jesus May 23, 2024
  38. Flat-Earthers: A Lesson in How We Deceive Ourselves May 20, 2020
  39. Following Blind Guides in the World Today February 10, 2022
  40. Forgiveness in the Non-Penal View September 24, 2013
  41. Forgiveness: What Is It? May 22, 2009
  42. Forgiving Self – Why Is It So Hard? December 2, 2012
  43. Free to Disagree: The Protests, the Anthem, and Free Speech September 30, 2017
  44. Free Will or Predestination—What Is the Truth? November 4, 2021
  45. Freewill, Foreknowledge, and Open Theism November 14, 2008
  46. Friends With Jesus April 11, 2024
  47. Friendship with God March 20, 2009
  48. Genesis 3: Did God Punish for Sin? July 31, 2009
  49. Genuine Intimacy – What is it and Can Singles Experience it? July 8, 2012
  50. God Foreknows and Predestines—What Does It Mean? February 17, 2022

 

Chronological

  • Bible Mistranslations

    Bible Mistranslations

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    Probably the most well known mistranslation in the Bible is that infamous comma in Luke 23:43 (KJV) which says: And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today […]


  • Why Does the Bible use the word “Punish”?

    Why Does the Bible use the word “Punish”?

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    I have read your three part blog entry on the question of punishment several times and am convinced of the truth of the message. I was discussing it with a friend […]


  • Is Masturbation Harmful?

    Is Masturbation Harmful?

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    I [did] not see a topic on your site about “self abuse” or masturbation as we call it.  Many [Christian] men [and women] still practice this habitually today, even while married.


  • Trinity – More Questions

    Trinity – More Questions

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    I just read your blog on the Trinity and thought everything you said was absolutely true. However, I have often wondered two things:


  • The Trinity: Bible Truth or Human Fiction?

    The Trinity: Bible Truth or Human Fiction?

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    I recently moved to Fiji and it seems that they are facing serious pulling away of the church memberships to fraction groups …One of the points in discussion was of a retired pastor who… is now challenging or not believing in the doctrine of the Trinity.


  • Tree of Life: Real or Metaphor?

    Tree of Life: Real or Metaphor?

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    I was wondering if the “Tree of Life” is literal or metaphoric? My question comes from reading Gen. 3, specifically verses 22-24


  • Selflessness and Bible Psychology

    Selflessness and Bible Psychology

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    Regarding your belief that God is love and love is selfless and that the core of Christianity is that human hearts are selfish instead of selfless and other-centred how do you reconcile that with the belief that some women/mothers are selfless and self-sacrifing?


  • Christ’s “Effectual Plea” – To Whom Is He Pleading?

    Christ’s “Effectual Plea” – To Whom Is He Pleading?

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    In my study of lesson #8 for the third quarter 2009, “Loving Brothers and Sisters,” under Tuesday’s lesson, I came across a quote by E.G. White… I accept what I believe to be the Biblical view that the plea of Jesus is not to the Father, but to us (sinners)… Please read the quote below and address the highlighted portion.  To whom is Jesus presenting an “effectual plea”? 


  • How Are God’s Actions in the Old Testament Loving?

    How Are God’s Actions in the Old Testament Loving?

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    I was asked how can our GOD be loving when, throughout the bible we see numerous examples of Him killing and displacing the innocent? For example in Joshua 6: 2 He took land from the people of Jericho and gave it to Israel by force


  • How Are We Changed by Beholding God?

    How Are We Changed by Beholding God?

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    I would love for you to discuss in depth, the psychological aspects of “by beholding we become changed”. How wrong concepts of God will eventually damage our thinking skills.


  • Amusements and Jewelry

    Amusements and Jewelry

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    What kind of amusement, recreation, and jewlry is appropriate for Christians in light of Ezekiel 16: 10-14  (Many Christian Churches do not support the wearing of Jewelry, is this a conflict?)


  • How Could God Take Risks If He Is All Knowing?

    How Could God Take Risks If He Is All Knowing?

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    I have a question here that’s been bugging me for a few weeks. We teach that God took a risk when he created man and that love takes risks, but […]


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Testimony 70

I have been watching you for many years and have learned to love God with all my heart. I was raised by a loving Christian mother that had been lied to about who God really was, so our religious upbringing was hell fire and damnation. As soon as I was old enough and moved out, I not only left the church, I ran as fast as I could to get away from it. Sad to say, it wasn’t until the past couple of years that I learned and understand who my Father really is and how much He loves me. I understand God’s Design Laws (which make sense) and when I’m teaching my church Bible study class, I’m able to really put to use the things I’ve been learning and Holy Spirit is leading. Thank you for introducing me to my Father of true, pure love. Everyday with Him is new and exciting. One thing that breaks my heart is that I didn’t know Him sooner. God Bless you and your ministry!

Judy Phelps, Reno, NV, USA

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 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 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 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 25

I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

 

Testimony 30

God lead me to your book “The God-Shaped Brain” while I was searching for another book about the brain and then to your interview about your book on HeartWise Ministries [where] I found out about [Come And Reason Ministries]. I’m now devouring the webcasts of your Bible studies. I have been so greatly blessed and I thank God so much for your courage to speak the Truth in love no matter what. Listening to you contrast the two opposing systems (laws) and digging deep to unearth the hidden treasures in the Bible makes me so incredibly happy and I feel very blessed to be part of your Bible Study Group although I live far away. I am just so excited that there is a group of people that is spreading the Truth about the character of God and it saddens me how few realize what our Father in Heaven is really like.

Kessy B., Australia

 

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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